browed
adjective
having a brow of a specified kind (usually used in combination).
browed
American
[broud]
/ braʊd /
adjective
-browed
British
adjective
Etymology
Origin of browed
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at brow, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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Bake for 7-10 minutes until fragrant but not browed.
From Salon • Nov. 25, 2024
Instead, the Dmanisi individuals were short, long-armed, small-brained and thin browed.
From BBC • Oct. 8, 2013
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
Staring into space from deep-set, heavily browed eyes, she seems uncannily alive and thoughtful.
From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2010
Few poets yet in praise of thee Have tuned a passing lay, Yet art thou rich in beauties stern, Thou dark browed Saguenay!
From The Poetical Works of Mrs. Leprohon by Leprohon, Mrs. (Rosanna Eleanor)
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