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browband

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Part of a horse's bridle that runs from just under one ear, across the forehead, to just under the other ear, preventing the bridle from sliding down.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A band of fur of a contrasting colour on an animal's brow.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Diana monkeys are generally black or dark grey, but have a white throat, crescent-shaped browband, ruff and beard.

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A band of metal, part of a (person's) helmet or crown, which covers the brow.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From brow + band.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: otsahihna — part of horse's bridle
  • Finnish: otsapanta — part of horse's bridle
  • Hungarian: homlokszíj — part of horse's bridle