Any of several hairlike substances obtained from plants; specifically a dried preparation of the Spanish moss, Tillandsia usneiodes, formerly used for upholstery.
Origin
Mid 19th century.
Definition of vegetable hair in US English:
vegetable hair
noun
historical
Any of several hairlike substances obtained from plants; specifically a dried preparation of the Spanish moss, Tillandsia usneiodes, formerly used for upholstery.