Unibrow

Unibrow

A unibrow (also known as monobrow) is a single eyebrow that spans across the forehead, essentially connecting the two normally separate eyebrows. This is typically due to an abundance of hair in the area between the eyebrows. The term "unibrow" is a portmanteau of the words "uni" (meaning "one") and "brow" (short for "eyebrow").

Etymology

The term "unibrow" first appeared in the English language in the 1980s. It is a combination of the prefix "uni-" (from Latin "unus" meaning "one") and "brow" (from Old English "brū" meaning "eyebrow").

Cultural significance

In some cultures, a unibrow is seen as an attractive quality in both men and women. For example, in Tajikistan, a unibrow is viewed as a sign of beauty. Conversely, in many Western cultures, a unibrow is often seen as unattractive, leading many people to remove the hair between their eyebrows.

Related terms

• Eyebrow: The area of thick, delicate hairs above the eye that follows the shape of the lower margin of the brow ridges of some mammals.
• Eyebrow shaping: The grooming of the eyebrows, typically by plucking, tweezing, or waxing to suit the facial features.
• Hirsutism: A condition of unwanted, male-pattern hair growth in women, which can result in a unibrow.

See also

• Frida Kahlo: A famous Mexican artist known for her self-portraits featuring a unibrow.
• Plucking (hair removal): A common method used to remove unibrow hairs.

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