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goatee.

A beard trimmed to grow only at the center of the chin.

6 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɡəʊˈtiː/UK/ˌɡoʊˈtiː/US
  1. A beard trimmed to grow only at the center of the chin.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Middle English goot English goat English -ee English goatee From goat + -ee (diminutive suffix), referring to the tuft of hair on the chin of many domestic goats.

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