mustache

Meanings

• noun

  A type of facial hair grown on the upper lip and sometimes extending to the cheeks and chin.

  - "He grew a mustache to hide his upper lip scar."
  - "The old man had a long white mustache that reached his chest."
  - "Mustaches were popular among soldiers in the 19th century."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmʌstæʃ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1763002"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mustache
harness , harbor , carousel

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Variants

List of all variants of mustache that leads to same result
moustache , moustache monkey , moustached , moustaches , mustache , mustached , mustaches , Fu Manchu mustache , Fu Manchu mustaches , handlebar mustache

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Etymology

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The word 'mustache' comes from the Spanish word 'mostacho', which means 'must' or 'muzzle'. It is believed to have originated from the practice of twirling a mustache between the fingers while eating, to keep the food out of the mustache.

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Trivia

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1. The longest mustache ever recorded measured 8 feet 7 inches (2.62 meters) long.

2. The term 'handlebar mustache' refers to the wide, curled mustache popularized in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

3. Mustaches have been worn by men in various cultures throughout history, including ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome.

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Related Concepts

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1. beard: A mustache is a type of facial hair that grows on the upper lip, while a beard is a growth of hair on the face that covers the chin and often the cheeks as well.

2. facial hair: Mustaches are a type of facial hair, which also includes beards, sideburns, goatees, and chin straps.

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Culture

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Mustaches have been a symbol of masculinity and power throughout history. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, they were particularly popular among soldiers, politicians, and celebrities. Mustaches have also been featured in literature, art, and music, and continue to be a popular fashion accessory today.

How to Memorize "mustache"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a mustache as a strip of hair growing on the upper lip. Imagine its shape, length, and texture.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mustache' with the image of a man with a thick, curled mustache, or with the sound of a twirling mustache between the fingers.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'My Uncle Sam Tells Horses Can Eat Apples' to remember that the first letter of each word in 'mustache' is M-U-S-T-A-C-H.

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