moustache
Translation
moustache
Examples
He grew a thick mustache.
He grew a thick moustache.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) moustache hair on the upper lip That man has a very long moustache.
Similar Words
Related terms: beard, goatee
Etymology
From French 'moustache', from Italian 'mostaccio', ultimately from Greek 'mustak' (upper lip).
Memory Tips
Note the spelling difference: 'moustache' is common in British English, while 'mustache' is the standard American spelling.