horsehair

/ˌhɔrsˈhɛər/
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Other forms: horsehairs

Definitions of horsehair
  1. noun
    hair taken from the mane or tail of a horse
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    type of:
    animal fiber, animal fibre
    fiber derived from animals
  2. noun
    a fabric made from fibers taken from the mane or tail of horses; used for upholstery
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    type of:
    cloth, fabric, material, textile
    artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
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