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crine

horsehair

noun KREE-neh Rare

Origin: Latin crinis (hair)

Also means

mane

Usage Note

Crine refers specifically to the long hair of a horse's mane or tail, and by extension to horsehair used in upholstery or bow-making. The plural crini is common in literary and equestrian contexts. Do not confuse with capello (human hair) or pelo (animal fur/hair in general).

Examples

"Il cavallo agitava i crini al vento."

Natural Translation

The horse shook its mane in the wind.

Literal Translation

The horse shook the mane-hairs in-the wind.

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