horsehair
Americannoun
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a hair or the hair of a horse, especially from the mane or tail.
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a sturdy, glossy fabric woven of this hair.
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of horsehair
First recorded in 1275–1325, horsehair is from Middle English hors here. See horse, hair
Example Sentences
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Their complex armor is laden with fur, horsehair or leather, which was hand painted to look like scuffed metal, but weigh much less.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2024
The researchers next searched a protein database to explore the origins of the genes that Chordodes horsehair worms use to manipulate mantises.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2023
They focused on horsehair or gordian worms, a group of parasitic animals related to nematodes.
From Science Magazine ● Oct. 19, 2023
Eco designers Vim and Omi were commissioned to make a dress for the show and chose to reflect all three issues in a striking dress made from nettles, horsehair and linen.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2023
I pour myself down the horsehair of the bow.
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
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