mousse
mousse Lexical Profile
mousse Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A sweet or savory dish made with a smooth, airy texture, typically lightened with whipped cream or beaten egg whites.
"For dessert, the chef prepared a rich dark chocolate mousse topped with fresh raspberries."
A light, frothy styling product applied to damp hair to provide volume and hold.
"She scrunched a dollop of mousse into her curls before drying them to prevent frizz."
• verb
To apply styling mousse to hair in order to give it volume, texture, or shape.
"He moussed his hair back before heading out to the party."
Word Nuance & Usage
Often confused with its homophone 'moose', which refers to the large North American deer species, rather than the dessert or styling product.
• Rhymes for mousse
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from French 'mousse' meaning 'froth' or 'foam', ultimately derived from Late Latin 'mulsa' (mead).
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