What is another word for cowlick?
Pronunciation: [kˈa͡ʊlɪk] (IPA) 
A cowlick is a tuft of hair that grows in a different direction from the others. Other words for cowlick are 'tuft', 'whorl' and 'crown'. A tuft is a small bunch of hair or feathers growing in a dense cluster. A whorl is a circular pattern of hair that grows around a central point, as opposed to the straight lines of normal growth. A crown is an area on the scalp where hair grows in a circular formation. Cowlicks can be a point of frustration for hairstylists and people who have them, but they can also add character and uniqueness to a hairstyle.
