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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After being washed and dried, horsehair is sorted by length and stretched onto a simple wooden frame known as a guanga.
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ABC News, 9 June 2026
Windy Mesa in Lanesboro features a unique collection of horsehair pottery.
—Robin Pfeifer, Midwest Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Handcrafted since 1852, these Swedish masterpieces are made with layers of natural horsehair, cotton, wool, and flax, designed to cradle your body while wicking away moisture and regulating temperature.
—Air Mail, 11 Apr. 2026
Judges still wear white horsehair wigs.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 9 June 2026
Windy Mesa in Lanesboro features a unique collection of horsehair pottery.
—Robin Pfeifer, Midwest Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Handcrafted since 1852, these Swedish masterpieces are made with layers of natural horsehair, cotton, wool, and flax, designed to cradle your body while wicking away moisture and regulating temperature.
—Air Mail, 11 Apr. 2026
Judges still wear white horsehair wigs.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for horsehair
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“Horsehair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horsehair. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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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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