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Burnside

BUR-nsyd

/ˈbɜːrˌnsaɪd/

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burnside

Dictionary meaning

Facial hair that has grown down the side of the face in front of the ears, especially when the rest of the beard is shaved off.

Examples

  • The hipster sported a magnificent pair of burnsides.

Synonyms: sideburn

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