Hair: meaning, definitions and examples

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hair

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on head

Any of the fine threadlike strands growing from the skin of humans, mammals, and some other animals.

Synonyms

locks, strands, tresses

Examples of usage

She has long blonde hair.
He has curly hair.
I need to wash my hair.

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body

A very small quantity or extent.

Synonyms

bit, particle, trace

Examples of usage

He doesn't have a hair of courage left.
I don't have a hair of doubt about it.

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botany

A slender outgrowth from the surface of a plant.

Synonyms

bristle, fiber, filament

Examples of usage

The plant was covered in fine white hairs.
The stems are covered with tiny hairs.

Translations

Translations of the word "hair" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cabelo

🇮🇳 बाल

🇩🇪 Haar

🇮🇩 rambut

🇺🇦 волосся

🇵🇱 włosy

🇯🇵 髪 (かみ)

🇫🇷 cheveux

🇪🇸 cabello

🇹🇷 saç

🇰🇷 머리카락

🇸🇦 شعر

🇨🇿 vlasy

🇸🇰 vlasy

🇨🇳 头发 (tóu fǎ)

🇸🇮 lase

🇮🇸 hár

🇰🇿 шаш

🇬🇪 თმა

🇦🇿 saç

🇲🇽 cabello

Word origin

The word 'hair' originated from the Old English word 'hær', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'haira'. Hair has been an important aspect of human identity and culture throughout history, with various styles and treatments symbolizing different social and cultural meanings.