sideburn

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun facial hair that has grown down the side of a man's face in front of the ears (especially when the rest of the beard is shaved off)

Etymology

From side + burn.

In classic literature

Synonyms

burnside, mutton chop, side-whiskers

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