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- [hawrs-hair]
- /ˈhɔrsˌhɛər/
- /ˈhɔːs.heər/
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- [hawrs-hair]
- /ˈhɔrsˌhɛər/
Definitions of horsehair word
- noun horsehair a hair or the hair of a horse, especially from the mane or tail. 1
- noun horsehair a sturdy, glossy fabric woven of this hair. 1
- adjective horsehair of or relating to horsehair: a horsehair mattress. 1
- noun horsehair Hair from the mane or tail of a horse, typically used in furniture for padding. 1
- uncountable noun horsehair Horsehair is hair from the tails or manes of horses and was used in the past to fill mattresses and furniture such as armchairs. 0
- noun horsehair hair taken chiefly from the tail or mane of a horse, used in upholstery and for fabric, etc 0
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Origin of horsehair
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
First recorded in 1275-1325, horsehair is from the Middle English word hors here. See horse, hair
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Parts of speech for Horsehair
noun
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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horsehair popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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