Browless

/ˈbraʊləs/ adjective

Definition

Without a brow; lacking eyebrows or a forehead area (used literally or poetically to describe someone or something missing this feature).

Etymology

From 'brow' plus '-less' suffix, a straightforward compound following English word-formation rules for describing the absence of a thing.

Kelly Says

In older literature, 'browless' was sometimes used to describe statues, masks, or creatures—but also as an insult suggesting someone was shameless or bold, since a raised brow showed modesty!

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