Usage Note
Chevelure refers to the full mass of hair on someone's head, with a slightly literary or poetic feel compared to cheveux (pl.). It often appears in descriptions of beauty or in literary prose, and can also describe a comet's tail in astronomy.
Examples
"Elle a une chevelure magnifique."
Natural Translation
She has magnificent hair.
Literal Translation
She has a magnificent head of hair.

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