eyebrow
|eye-brow|
A2
/ˈaɪˌbraʊ/
hair above the eye
Etymology
Etymology Information
'eyebrow' originates from Middle English, specifically the words 'eye' and 'broue', where 'eye' meant 'eye' and 'broue' meant 'brow'.
Historical Evolution
'broue' transformed into the modern English word 'brow', and eventually combined with 'eye' to form 'eyebrow'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the hair above the eye', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the arch of hair growing on the ridge above a person's eye socket.
She raised her eyebrow in surprise.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a line or ridge resembling or suggesting an eyebrow.
The mountain had a distinct eyebrow of rock.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45