Hair
(noun)
- A threadlike outgrowth from the skin of humans, mammals, or some other animals.
- An aggregate of such filaments, as that covering the human head or forming the coat of most mammals.
- A similar fine outgrowth from the body of insects, spiders, etc.
Origin:
Old english hær, of germanic origin; related to dutch haar and german haar.
Examples:
- He had a full head of hair.
- She carefully styled her hair.
- The hair on the back of my neck stood up.
- The cat's fur was matted with hair.
- She had hair the color of honey.