eyebrows

eye-brows · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (anatomy) The plural of eyebrow; the arches of short hairs above each eye socket.

  2. 2.

    (idiomatic) In the phrase "raise eyebrows," to cause surprise, disapproval, or skepticism.

Related words

See also: brow, eye, eyelash
Synonyms: brows

Etymology

A compound of Old English ēage ("eye") and brū ("brow, eyelid"), from Proto-Germanic brūwō. The term has been used since Middle English to describe the strip of hair above the eye, which serves to prevent sweat and debris from falling into the eyes.