hair

Meanings

• Noun

  A natural substance that grows from the head of humans and animals, typically in a thick layer covering the whole body or scalp.

  - "Her long hair flowed in the wind."
  - "The monkey swung from tree to tree by its tail, which is not hair but rather a prehensile limb."

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Pronunciation

1. /hɛə/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9021892"
2. /hɛ(ə)ɹ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=862144"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hair
hare , square , fair , repair

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Variants

List of all variants of hair that leads to same result
hair , hairless , hairlessness , hairlessnesses , hairlike , hairs , in her hair , in his hair , in its hair , in my hair , in one's hair , in our hair , in their hair , in your hair , out of her hair , out of his hair , out of its hair , out of my hair , out of one's hair , out of our hair , out of their hair , out of your hair , hair ball , hair balls , hair cell , hair cells , hair follicle , hair follicles , hair gel , hair gels , hair-raiser , hair-raisers , hair-raising , hair-raisingly , hair seal , hair seals , true seal , hair shirt , hair shirts , hair spray , hair sprays

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English hær, from Proto-Germanic *harja-; related to hari 'hare'.

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Trivia

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1. Human hair is made up of keratin, the same protein that makes up nails and bird feathers.

2. The average person loses about 100 strands of hair per day.

3. The longest human hair ever recorded was over 18 feet long.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hair care: The practice of maintaining the cleanliness, appearance, and health of hair through various methods such as shampooing, conditioning, styling, and protection from damage.

2. Hair loss: The decrease or absence of hair from the body, which can be caused by various factors such as genetics, age, disease, or environmental factors.

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Culture

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Hair has cultural significance in various ways, such as a symbol of beauty, youth, and health. In some cultures, long hair is considered a sign of spirituality or religious devotion. In others, it may be associated with power or status. In literature and art, hair is often used as a metaphor or a visual element.

How to Memorize "hair"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a head covered with a thick layer of strands that grow from the scalp and can be styled, brushed, and cut.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'hair' as being related to the words 'head' and 'scalp'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Hairs on Heads Are Remarkably Interesting' to help remember the word 'hair'.

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