browband

English

Etymology

brow + band

Noun

browband (plural browbands)

  1. Part of a horse's bridle that runs from just under one ear, across the forehead, to just under the other ear, preventing the bridle from sliding down.
  2. A band of fur of a contrasting colour on an animal's brow.
    Diana monkeys are generally black or dark grey, but have a white throat, crescent-shaped browband, ruff and beard.

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