Brow: meaning, definitions and examples

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brow

 

[ braสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

facial feature

The brow refers to the area of the forehead just above the eyes, often associated with the eyebrows. It can be a prominent feature on a person's face and is used in various expressions. The morphology of the brow has cultural significance and can convey emotions such as surprise or concern. In artistic representations, the brow is often emphasized to communicate character traits.

Synonyms

eyebrow area, forehead, frontal bone area

Examples of usage

  • She furrowed her brow in concentration.
  • He raised his brow in disbelief.
  • The artist captured the intricate details of her brow.
  • With a furrowed brow, he listened to the news.

Translations

Translations of the word "brow" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sobrancelha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅŒเค‚เคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Brow

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ alis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั€ะพะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brwi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็œ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sourcil

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ceja

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ˆˆ์น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงุฌุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oboฤรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oboฤie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็œ‰ๆฏ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obrvi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ augabrรบnir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒ แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ceja

Etymology

The term 'brow' comes from Old English 'brลซ', which meant 'forehead.' This word traces its roots back to Proto-Germanic '*brลซwล', indicating a long-standing reference to this part of the face across various cultures. In different linguistic contexts, 'brow' has evolved in meaning and usage but has consistently related to the area above the eyes. Through the centuries, it has been referenced in literature and art, often symbolizing thought, expression, and emotion. The usage of 'brow' in poetry and prose has added to its richness as a descriptor of human expression, making it not just anatomical but also an important element in conveying mood and character.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,954 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.