late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at brow, -ed 3
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Bake for 7-10 minutes until fragrant but not browed.
From Salon ● Nov. 25, 2024
"The raised browed stare implies an almost school teacher-ish level of disapproval."
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2014
The white-haired bushy browed geologist, who immigrated to South Africa more than 50 years ago, packs a pickax, a few other tools, and some tea when he heads out to rocky bush country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2013
Squirrel cheeked and beetle browed, with rounded shoulders and a scratchy voice, he is a virtuoso of exasperation, a maestro of disappointment, an intrepid navigator through squalls of frustration and failure.
From New York Times ● Mar. 17, 2011
Then came a dark browed spirit, on whose head Laurel and withering roses loosely hung: She held a harp, amongst whose chords her hand Wandered for music—and it came.
From Heathen Mythology by Various
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