hair — the fine threads that grow from the skin of humans and animals
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the fine threads that grow from the skin of humans and animals
Pronunciation (IPA): /her/
Example Sentences
- My hair looks like I stuck my finger in an electrical socket!
- She spends two hours doing her hair every morning.
- The cat's hair is all over my black shirt again.
hair
NOUN[/her/]
the fine threads that grow from the skin of humans and animals
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English hær, which originated in Proto-Germanic and carried the primary meaning of 'covering' or 'that which covers'. The term evolved from the conceptual association of hair as a covering that protects the head.
Breakdown
hær (Old English) < Proto-Germanic *hēran, related to the root meaning 'to cover' or 'covering'. The word's semantic development reflects hair's function as a natural protective layer.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My hair looks like I stuck my finger in an electrical socket!”
“She spends two hours doing her hair every morning.”
“The cat's hair is all over my black shirt again.”
“I found a hair in my soup - that's totally gross!”
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