wynbrau

West Frisian

Alternative forms

  • winkbrauw (sometimes considered a Dutchism)
  • winkbrauw (Dutchism)

Etymology

From wink +‎ brau. Compare Dutch wenkbrauw.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvim.brɔˑu̯/
  • Rhymes: -imbrɔˑu̯
  • Hyphenation: wyn‧brau

Noun

wynbrau c (plural wynbrauwen, diminutive wynbrauke)

  1. eyebrow
    Synonyms: eachbrau, winkbrau
    • 2025, Adriano Leonel, Rose, The Royal Cleaning Lady👑‎[1], page 109:
      De man tilde in wynbrau op, dúdlik yn de war.
      The man raised an eyebrow, clearly confused.

References

  • “wynbrau” at Frysker
  • “wynbrau”, in Wurdboek fan de Fryske taal (in Dutch), 2011
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