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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHair
/hɛr/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The fine, thread-like strands that grow from the skin of humans and animals.
"She brushed her long hair before going out." - 2
A similar structure found on the surface of plants or animals.
"The dog has a thick coat of hair that keeps it warm."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'hair' originates from the Old English 'hær', which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*haira' and the Proto-Indo-European '*kē̆r-', meaning 'to cover'. Over time, the term has evolved to refer specifically to the fine strands that grow from the skin of humans and animals.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hair" is said worldwide
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cheveux
Transliteration: ʃəvø
"Elle a de beaux cheveux."
Haar
Transliteration: haːʁ
"Sie hat lange Haare."
capelli
Transliteration: kaˈpɛlli
"Ha i capelli lunghi."
cabello
Transliteration: kaˈβeʝo
"Ella tiene el cabello rizado."
cabelo
Transliteration: kaˈbɛlu
"Ela tem cabelo liso."
बाल
Transliteration: bāl
"उसके बाल बहुत सुंदर हैं।"
头发
Transliteration: tóufà
"她的头发很长。"
머리카락
Transliteration: meorikarak
"그녀의 머리카락이 길다."
髪
Transliteration: kami
"彼女の髪は長い。"
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