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forehead
noun fore·head \ˈfär-əd, ˈfȯr-; ˈfȯr-ˌhed also -ˌed\
: the part of the face above the eyes
Full Definition of FOREHEAD
1
: the part of the face above the eyes
2
: the front or forepart of something <flames in the forehead of the morning sky — John Milton>
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First Known Use of FOREHEAD
before 12th century
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FOREHEAD Defined for Kids
forehead
noun fore·head \ˈfȯr-əd, ˈfȯr-ˌhed\
Definition of FOREHEAD for Kids
: the part of the face above the eyes
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forehead
noun fore·head \ˈfȯr-əd, ˈfär-; ˈfō(ə)r-ˌhed, ˈfȯ(ə)r-\
Medical Definition of FOREHEAD
: the part of the face above the eyes—called also brow, frons
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