Meaning Of The Word Horsehair

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What's The Definition Of Horsehair?

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.

horsehair in American English
any of the hairs from the mane or tail of a horse
of horsehair
adjective: of or pertaining to horsehair
noun: a hair or the hair of a horse, esp. from the mane or tail

horsehair in British English
noun: hair taken chiefly from the tail or mane of a horse, used in upholstery and for fabric, etc

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