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bangs |
a straight-cut fringe of hair across the forehead. |
brow |
the entire forehead. [1/3 definitions] |
Cyclops |
in Greek mythology, any of several giants having only one eye, in the middle of the forehead. [1/2 definitions] |
face |
the part of the head that extends from the forehead to the chin and from ear to ear. [1/11 definitions] |
forelock1 |
a lock or tuft of hair that grows on or above the forehead, esp. on a horse. |
frontal bone |
the broad bone of the skull that forms the forehead. |
frontlet |
an ornamental band, ribbon, or the like worn on the forehead; phylactery; frontal. [2 definitions] |
frown |
to wrinkle or contract the forehead, as in anger, displeasure, or perplexity. [2/5 definitions] |
gold-finch |
any of several small North American birds, the males of which are yellow with black wings, tail, and forehead. [1/2 definitions] |
Grecian profile |
a facial profile in which the forehead and nose form an almost straight, unbroken line. |
hairline |
the border of where one's hair naturally grows, esp. at the forehead. [1/3 definitions] |
kowtow |
to kneel down and place the forehead on the ground as an act of deference, respect, or the like, esp. when done in compliance with Chinese custom. [1/3 definitions] |
metopic |
of or relating to the forehead. |
phylactery |
one of two small leather boxes worn strapped on the left arm and forehead by religious Jewish men during regular morning worship, that contain pieces of parchment bearing passages from Scripture. [1/2 definitions] |
pink river dolphin |
a large South American freshwater dolphin, having a pink, light blue, or gray color, a long, thin snout, and a bulbous forehead. |
pompadour |
a hair style in which the hair is rolled upward from the forehead and held high, sometimes with artificial support. |
salaam |
an obeisance, esp. a low, deferential bow performed with the right hand on the forehead. [1/3 definitions] |
salute |
in the military, to show respect to with a formal, prescribed gesture such as raising the hand to the forehead. [1/7 definitions] |
spit curl |
a curled lock of hair dampened and flattened against the forehead or temple. |
sweatband |
a band of absorbent cloth, such as terry cloth, worn on the forehead or wrist during sports activities. [1/2 definitions] |
temple2 |
the flat area on either side of the head between the forehead and ear. |
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