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Definition of horsehair

horsehair

/ˈhɔːrsˌhɛər/
horse · hair
Plural:horsehairs
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• noun

1

The coarse, durable hair from the mane or tail of a horse, used for making brushes, violin bows, and stuffing mattresses or furniture.

Example

"The luthier carefully rehaired the antique violin bow with fresh white horsehair."

2

A stiff, glossy fabric woven from the hair of horses, traditionally used for upholstery and formal attire.

Example

"The parlor chairs in the historic Victorian mansion were still covered in their original black horsehair."

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• Nearby Words

horsebox
horsefeathers
horsefly
horsehair
horsehead
horsehide
horselaugh

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English hors-her, a transparent compound of 'horse' and 'hair' attested since the 14th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Horsehair. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/horsehair
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