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ˈhɔrsˌhɛərhorse·ha·ir

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. horsehairnoun

    hair taken from the mane or tail of a horse

  2. horsehairnoun

    a fabric made from fibers taken from the mane or tail of horses; used for upholstery

GCIDE

  1. Horsehairnoun

    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 as chairs and couches.

Wiktionary

  1. horsehairnoun

    the hair of a horse, especially from the mane and tail, used for upholstery

  2. horsehairnoun

    a fabric made from this

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Horsehairnoun

    The hair of horses.

    Etymology: horse and hair.

    His glitt’ring helm, which terribly was grac’d
    With waving horsehair. John Dryden, Æn.

Wikipedia

  1. Horsehair

    Horsehair is the long hair growing on the manes and tails of horses. It is used for various purposes, including upholstery, brushes, the bows of musical instruments, a hard-wearing fabric called haircloth, and for horsehair plaster, a wallcovering material formerly used in the construction industry and now found only in older buildings. Horsehair can be very fine and flexible; mane hair is generally softer and shorter than tail hair. The texture of horsehair can be influenced by the breed and management of the horse, including natural conditions such as diet or climate. Processing may also affect quality and feel. Horsehair is a protein fiber that absorbs water slowly, but can be dyed or colored effectively using traditional dyes suitable for protein fibers. It can be felted, but not easily.

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  1. horsehair

    Horsehair refers to the long, coarse hair growing on the manes and tails of horses. It is traditionally used for various purposes such as upholstery stuffing and fabric production, in musical instruments like bows for string instruments, and in brush-making and other types of crafts.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Horsehairnoun

    a hair of a horse, especially one from the mane or tail; the hairs of the mane or tail taken collectively; a fabric or tuft made of such hairs

Wikidata

  1. Horsehair

    Horsehair is the long, coarse hair growing on the manes and tails of horses. It is used for various purposes, including upholstery, brushes, the bows of musical instruments, a hard-wearing fabric called haircloth, and for horsehair plaster, a wallcovering material formerly used in the construction industry and now found only in older buildings. Horsehair can be very stiff or very fine and flexible; mane hair is generally softer and shorter than tail hair. The texture of horsehair can be influenced by the breed and management of the horse, including natural conditions such as diet or climate. Processing may also affect quality and feel. Horsehair is a protein fiber that absorbs water slowly, but can be dyed or colored effectively using traditional dyes suitable for protein fibers. It can be felted, but not easily.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of horsehair in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of horsehair in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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