mousse — meaning in English
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English meaning
- foam noun A mass of small bubbles formed on or in a liquid, such as sea spray, soapy water, or the head on a drink.
- froth noun A mass of small bubbles on top of a liquid; foam.
- head noun The part of the body containing the brain, eyes, and mouth.
- moss noun A small, soft green plant without flowers that grows in damp places on ground, rocks or trees.
- mousse noun A light, airy dessert, often chocolate-flavored, served chilled.
- scum noun A thin layer of dirt, foam, or other impurities that gathers on the surface of a liquid.
Senses
mousse is used for these senses in English:
- barm Foam rising upon beer or other malt liquors when fermenting, used as leaven in brewing and making bread; yeast.
- cabin boy (dated) A boy or young man who is employed to serve as an attendant for passengers or crew members on a ship.
- foam A substance composed of a large collection of bubbles or their solidified remains, especially:
- froth Foam.
- head (uncountable, countable) The foam that forms on top of beer or other carbonated beverages.
- mousse An airy pudding served chilled, particularly chocolate mousse.
- scum (uncountable) A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).
foam — full definition
- noun A mass of small bubbles formed on or in a liquid, such as sea spray, soapy water, or the head on a drink.
- noun A lightweight solid material made of trapped gas bubbles, used for cushioning, insulation, or floating.
- verb To produce or become covered in foam.
froth — full definition
- noun A mass of small bubbles on top of a liquid; foam.
- noun Talk or activity that has no real substance.
- verb To form or produce bubbles; to foam.