horsehair — [hôrs′her΄] n. [ME horsher] 1. any of the hairs from the mane or tail of a horse 2. a growth of these hairs 3. a stiff fabric made from horsehair; haircloth adj. 1. of horsehair 2. covered or stuffed with horsehair … English World dictionary
Horsehair — Horse hair , n. A hair of a horse, especially one from the mane or tail; the hairs of the mane or tail taken collectively; Specifically: a black shiny fabric made of such hairs, used commonly in the 1800 s as a covering for stuffed furniture such … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
horsehair — (n.) late 14c., from HORSE (Cf. horse) (n.) + HAIR (Cf. hair) … Etymology dictionary
horsehair — ► NOUN ▪ hair from the mane or tail of a horse, used in furniture for padding … English terms dictionary
horsehair — horsehaired, adj. /hawrs hair /, n. 1. a hair or the hair of a horse, esp. from the mane or tail. 2. a sturdy, glossy fabric woven of this hair. adj. 3. of or pertaining to horsehair: a horsehair mattress. [1275 1325; ME hors here. See HORSE,… … Universalium
horsehair — /ˈhɔshɛə/ (say hawshair) noun 1. a hair, or the hair, of a horse, especially from the mane or tail. 2. a sturdy, glossy fabric woven of horsehair. –adjective 3. made of or relating to horsehair. 4. (of upholstered furniture) stuffed or padded… …
horsehair — noun Date: 14th century 1. the hair of a horse especially from the mane or tail 2. cloth made from horsehair … New Collegiate Dictionary
horsehair — [[t]hɔ͟ː(r)sheə(r)[/t]] N UNCOUNT: oft N n Horsehair is hair from the tails or manes of horses and was used in the past to fill mattresses and furniture such as armchairs … English dictionary
Horsehair worm — Horsehair Horse hair , n. A hair of a horse, especially one from the mane or tail; the hairs of the mane or tail taken collectively; Specifically: a black shiny fabric made of such hairs, used commonly in the 1800 s as a covering for stuffed… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
horsehair worm — n. GORDIAN WORM … English World dictionary
