Strong’s G2864 · Greek

κόμη
kómē

Definition

the hair of the head (locks, as ornamental, and thus differing from G2359 (θρίξ); which properly denotes merely the scalp)

Etymology

apparently from the same as G2865 (κομίζω);

Where the KJV renders it

  • hair

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