pletenica

1. (of hair) braid; plait
   Ćerka je išla u školu sa dugom pletenicom. — My daughter went to school with a long braid.
   Mama mi je svako jutro plela pletenice. — Mum used to braid my hair every morning.
2. (of bread) braided loaf; plaited bread
   Za doručak smo kupili pletenicu u pekari. — We bought a braided loaf at the bakery for breakfast.

In everyday speech about hair, kika is often used instead.