permanent wave

/ˌpʌrm(ə)nənt weɪv/
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Definitions of permanent wave
  1. noun
    a series of waves in the hair made by applying heat and chemicals
    synonyms: perm, permanent
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    type of:
    wave
    a hairdo that creates undulations in the hair
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