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brow

noun \ ˈbrau̇ \

Definition of brow

1 a : eyebrow
b : forehead
2 : the projecting upper part or margin of a steep place
3 : expression, mien

Origin and Etymology of brow

Middle English, from Old English brū; akin to Old Norse brūn eyebrow, Greek ophrys, Sanskrit bhrū

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral

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brow

noun

Definition of brow

: gangplank

Origin and Etymology of brow

perhaps from Danish or Swedish bro bridge; akin to Old English brycg bridge

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BROW Defined for Kids

brow

noun \ ˈbrau̇ \

Definition of brow for Students

1 : eyebrow
2 : forehead
3 : the upper edge of a steep slope

Medical Dictionary

brow

noun \ ˈbrau̇ \

medical Definition of brow

1 : eyebrow
2 : either of the lateral prominences of the forehead
3 : forehead

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