horsehair
/ˈhɔːrsˌhɛr/
noun
- The long, coarse hair from the mane or tail of a horse, used for making fabric, brushes, and other items.
- The upholstery on the antique chair was stuffed with horsehair.
- The violin bow is strung with horsehair to produce a rich sound.
- Artists sometimes use brushes made from horsehair for painting.
adjective
- Made from or resembling the hair of a horse.
- He bought a horsehair belt at the craft fair.
- The museum displayed a horsehair sofa from the 19th century.
- She wore a vintage horsehair hat to the costume party.