horsehair

noun

horse·​hair ˈhȯrs-ˌher How to pronounce horsehair (audio)
1
: the hair of a horse especially from the mane or tail
2
: cloth made from horsehair

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Kriemler was initially drawn to de Amaral’s work because of her penchant for horsehair, a linchpin material for Akris handbags and also sometimes incorporated into jackets. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 The mattresses from the Spanish brand Sivana (founded by former soccer player Miguel Serna) are hypoallergenic and handmade from natural materials (horsehair, linen, wool, and virgin cotton). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 Dramatic mermaid skirts, bubble tiers, and layers strengthened with horsehair and crinoline are all trending in the year ahead. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 In one store, there was the sales floor mattress that, while possessing the most similar material composition to the Hästens, missing only the expensive horsehair, served primarily to sell the brand’s organic bedding. — Jaklin Romine oct. 15, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for horsehair

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of horsehair was in the 14th century

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horsehair

noun
horse·​hair -ˌha(ə)r How to pronounce horsehair (audio)
-ˌhe(ə)r
1
: hair of a horse especially from the mane or tail
2
: cloth made from horsehair
horsehair adjective

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