Foreheads

/ˈfɔːrɛdz/ noun

Definition

The part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline.

Etymology

From Old English 'forheafod': 'fore-' (front) + 'heafod' (head). A straightforward compound meaning the front part of the head.

Kelly Says

Foreheads reveal health history—vertical wrinkles appear when we frown (associated with stress and worry), while horizontal lines come from raising eyebrows, which is why some cultures value smooth foreheads as signs of calm and positivity.

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