parta — meaning in English

English meaning

• beard noun The hair that grows on the chin, cheeks, and jaw of a man's face.
• whisker noun One of the long stiff hairs growing near the mouth of a cat or other animal.

Senses

parta is used for these senses in English:

• beard Facial hair on the chin, cheeks, jaw and neck.
• whisker That part of the beard which grows upon the sides of the face, usually of the male, or upon the chin, or upon both.

beard — full definition

1. noun The hair that grows on the chin, cheeks, and jaw of a man's face.
2. noun Slang for a person who accompanies someone (often as a partner in public) to hide that person's sexual orientation or a secret relationship.
3. verb To confront someone boldly and openly, often facing them down despite the risk.

whisker — full definition

1. noun One of the long stiff hairs growing near the mouth of a cat or other animal.
2. noun A hair growing on a man's face, especially at the side.
3. noun A very small amount or distance.

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