'Horsehair' definitions:
Definition of 'horsehair'
(from WordNet)
noun
Hair taken from the mane or tail of a horse
noun
A fabric made from fibers taken from the mane or tail of horses; used for upholstery
Definition of 'Horsehair'
From: GCIDE
- Horsehair \Horse"hair`\, n. 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. [1913 Webster +PJC]
- Horsehair worm (Zool.), the hair worm or gordius. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'horsehair'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- bristle,
- capillament,
- catgut,
- chord,
- cilium,
- coat,
- fiddlestring,
- fleece,
- fur,
- hair,
- mane,
- nylon string,
- pelt,
- pile,
- pubescence,
- pubic hair,
- setula,
- shag,
- steel string,
- string,
- wool,
- wound string