Afrikaans

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Etymology

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From Dutch wenkbrauw, from Middle Dutch wintbrauwe, from Old Dutch *wintbrāwa. The first element is unknown but presumed to be related to Ancient Greek ἴονθος (íonthos). The second element is from Proto-Germanic *brēwō.

Noun

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wenkbrou (plural wenkbroue)

  1. eyebrow