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MOUSSE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Toiletry consisting of an aerosol foam used in hair styling
Synonyms:
hair mousse; mousse
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("mousse" is a kind of...):
toilet articles; toiletry (artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body))
Derivation:
mousse (apply a styling gel to)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A light creamy dish made from fish or meat and set with gelatin
Classified under:
Nouns denoting foods and drinks
Hypernyms ("mousse" is a kind of...):
dish (a particular item of prepared food)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "mousse"):
fish mousse (mousse made with fish)
chicken mousse (mousse made with chicken)
Sense 3
Meaning:
A rich, frothy, creamy dessert made with whipped egg whites and heavy cream
Classified under:
Nouns denoting foods and drinks
Hypernyms ("mousse" is a kind of...):
afters; dessert; sweet (a dish served as the last course of a meal)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "mousse"):
chocolate mousse (dessert mousse made with chocolate)
II. (verb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Apply a styling gel to
Example:
she mousses her hair
Synonyms:
gel; mousse
Classified under:
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care
Hypernyms (to "mousse" is one way to...):
groom; neaten (care for one's external appearance)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s something
Sentence example:
They mousse their hair
Derivation:
mousse (toiletry consisting of an aerosol foam used in hair styling)
