rulo

Definitions of rulo
  1. noun
    a mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it
    synonyms: bigudí, chicho
  2. noun
    utensil consisting of a cylinder (usually of wood) with a handle at each end; used to roll out dough
    synonyms: rodillo
  3. noun
    a strand or cluster of hair
    synonyms: bucle, chicho, espiral, sortija, tirabuzón
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    types:
    copete, quiquiriquí, tupé
    a prominent forelock (especially one brushed upward from the forehead)
    caracol, lulo, patilla
    a spiral curl plastered on the forehead or cheek
    type of:
    pelo
    a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
  4. noun
    a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
    synonyms: bucle, carrete, chicho, espiral, rizo, rodete, rollo, sortija, tirabuzón
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    types:
    corola
    (botany) the whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth
    cáliz
    (botany) the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting the developing bud; usually green
    papo, vilano
    calyx composed of scales or bristles or featherlike hairs in plants of the Compositae such as thistles and dandelions
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