Forelock (noun)

1. A tuft of hair growing on the forehead of an animal, especially a horse or a cow.
2. A tuft of hair growing on the front of the head, just above the forehead, on a human.

Origin:

Derived from the words "fore" meaning in front and "lock" meaning a tuft of hair.

Examples:

1. The horse had a white forelock that stood out in the dark.
2. He had a tuft of hair hanging down his forehead, also called a forelock.
3. The cow's forelock was curly and black.
4. He had to tie back his forelock to keep it out of his eyes.
5. The forelock was a sign of good fortune in some cultures.