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1brow

noun \ˈbrau̇\

Definition of BROW

1
a :  eyebrow
b :  forehead
2
:  the projecting upper part or margin of a steep place
3
:  expression, mien
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Origin of BROW

Middle English, from Old English brū; akin to Old Norse brūn eyebrow, Greek ophrys, Sanskrit bhrū
First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral

Rhymes with BROW

bough, bow, Chao, chow, ciao, cow, dhow, Dou, dow, Dow, Frau, hao, how, howe, jow, Lao, Liao, mow, now, ow, plow, pow, prau, prow, Rao, row, scow, slough, sough, sow, Tao, tau, thou, vow, wow

2brow

noun

Definition of BROW

:  gangplank

Origin of BROW

perhaps from Dan or Swedish bro bridge; akin to Old English brycg bridge
First Known Use: 1867
BROW Defined for Kids

brow

noun \ˈbrau̇\

Definition of BROW for Kids

1
:  eyebrow
2
:  forehead
3
:  the upper edge of a steep slope
Medical Dictionary

brow

noun \ˈbrau̇\

Medical Definition of BROW

1
:  eyebrow
2
:  either of the lateral prominences of the forehead
3
:  forehead

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5 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. brow
  2. brow antler
  3. brow bone
  4. brow point
  5. brow tine
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