horsehair
noun
horse·hair
ˈhȯrs-ˌher 
1
: the hair of a horse especially from the mane or tail
2
: cloth made from horsehair
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The mattresses, crafted with natural materials such as horsehair, are designed for comfort and restorative sleep.
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Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
There were few clues, a muddy footprint on a bedspread, a piece of horsehair, and 13-inch strand of cord found under the victim’s body.
—Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2025
The topper, incorporating wool and horsehair, allows the mattress to breathe, as opposed to foam mattresses.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2025
Horsetail Stitch This is an ICH technique that uses horsehair strands as threads and was a particular highlight in the collection.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
There were few clues, a muddy footprint on a bedspread, a piece of horsehair, and 13-inch strand of cord found under the victim’s body.
—Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2025
The topper, incorporating wool and horsehair, allows the mattress to breathe, as opposed to foam mattresses.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2025
Horsetail Stitch This is an ICH technique that uses horsehair strands as threads and was a particular highlight in the collection.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Horsehair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horsehair. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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horsehair
noun
horse·hair
-ˌha(ə)r
-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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