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Definition of whiskered

whiskered

/ˈwɪs.kɚd/
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• adjective

1

Having whiskers or facial hair, such as a beard, mustache, or sideburns on a person, or long sensory bristles on the face of an animal.

Example

"The curious, whiskered seal popped its head above the icy water to observe the researchers on the boat."

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• Rhymes for whiskered

• Nearby Words

whirlybird
whisk
whisker
whiskered
whiskery
whiskey
whisper

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the noun 'whisker' (originally from 'whisk', referring to something that sweeps or brushes) combined with the adjectival suffix '-ed'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Whiskered. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/whiskered
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