moor's head

moor's head: noun (plural moor's heads or moors' heads)
Usage: usually capitalized M

Etymology: Moor (II)

1.

a. : a representation of a human head with features characteristic or formerly supposed to be characteristic of a Moor

b. : a heraldic representation of a head usually with the features and color of a Negro depicted in profile with a band about the forehead unless a different position or a different headdress is specified

2. : something likened to the head of a Moor: as

a. obsolete : a dark or black head usually occurring on a roan horse

b. archaic : a globular copper or glass condenser for the top of a still

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