mustache
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• noun
American The hair growing on the human upper lip, typically referring to that of an adult male, especially when allowed to grow and styled.
"He decided to grow a thick mustache to give himself an older, more distinguished appearance."
A natural growth of hair, bristles, or distinctive anatomical markings around the mouth or beak of an animal.
"The walrus is easily recognizable by the dense, bristly mustache overhanging its tusks."
Word Nuance & Usage
"Mustache" is the standard American English spelling, whereas "moustache" is the preferred spelling in British English.
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French 'moustache', via Italian 'mostaccio', ultimately tracing back to the ancient Greek 'mystax' meaning 'upper lip' or 'mustache'.
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