Pronunciation: [kˈɜːli hˈɛd] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "curly head" follows the standard English spelling rules. "Curly" is spelled with a "C", "U", "R", "L", and "Y". The "Y" serves as a vowel in this word, representing the sound /ɜː/ as in "fern" or "bird". "Head" is spelled with a "H", "E", "A", and "D". The "EA" combination in "head" represents the sound /e/ as in "red" or "bed". Together, "curly head" refers to someone with curly hair.
Curly head is a noun phrase used to describe a person, particularly a child, who has a head of curly hair. The term refers to the natural state of their hair, in which the strands form tight, spiral or coiled patterns instead of being straight.
The word "curly" indicates the texture of the hair, characterized by having numerous small curls or waves. Curly hair tends to have a natural bounce and volume, often appearing more textured and voluminous than straight hair. The curls can vary in size, from small and tight spirals to larger, looser waves.
"Head" in this context refers to the entire upper part of the body, including the scalp and hair. It is used to emphasize that the curls are not only present on a particular part of the hair, but cover the entire head.
The term "curly head" is often used in an endearing or affectionate manner to describe someone with curly hair. It is commonly associated with children, as they frequently possess this hair type naturally. This phrase can also be used to describe adults with curly hair, especially when highlighting or admiring their hair's unique texture.
The word "curly head" is composed of two parts: "curly" and "head".
"Curly" is derived from the Middle English word "curle" which meant "curved" or "twisted". It originated from the Old French word "corole", meaning "curly" or "wavy" hair. The Old French word has its roots in the Latin word "curvus", meaning "curved", which eventually evolved to "curvulus", "cyruleus", and then "corole" in Old French.
"Head" comes from the Old English word "heafod", which evolved from the Proto-Germanic word "*haubudan". This word has ancient roots and can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European word "*káput", meaning "head".
