side
whis
kers
Plural
side-whiskers
1
facial hair that grows on a man's cheeks down to his chin
- The Victorian gentleman's side‑whiskers were neatly combed.
- He grew long side‑whiskers to match his period costume.
- The portrait showed a statesman with impressive side‑whiskers.
- Side‑whiskers were a mark of style among military officers of the era.
- His side‑whiskers connected to a mustache, forming mutton chops.
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