brow
1 of 2noun (1)
ˈbrau̇ 
1
a
: eyebrow
b
: forehead
2
: the projecting upper part or margin of a steep place
3
: expression, mien
brow
2 of 2noun (2)
: gangplank
Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle English, from Old English brū; akin to Old Norse brūn eyebrow, Greek ophrys, Sanskrit bhrū
Noun (2)
perhaps from Danish or Swedish bro bridge; akin to Old English brycg bridge
First Known Use
Noun (1)
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Noun (2)
1867, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing brow
Kids Definition
brow
noun
ˈbrau̇
1
: eyebrow
2
: forehead
3
: the upper edge of a steep slope
Medical Definition
brow
noun
ˈbrau̇
1
: eyebrow
2
: either of the lateral prominences of the forehead
3
: forehead