Beetle-browed

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Beetle-browed \Bee"tle-browed`\, a. [OE. bitelbrowed; cf. OE.
     bitel, adj., sharp, projecting, n., a beetle. See {Beetle} an
     insect.]
     Having prominent, overhanging brows; hence, lowering or
     sullen.
     [1913 Webster]


  
     Note: The earlier meaning was, "Having bushy or overhanging
           eyebrows."
           [1913 Webster]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  beetle-browed
       adj : sullen or unfriendly in appearance [syn: {scowling}]