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Whisker

WIH-skur

/ˈwɪskɜːr/

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whisker

Dictionary meaning

A long stiff hair growing from the snout or brow of most mammals as e.g. a cat.

Examples

  • A whiskered jersey.

Synonyms: vibrissa, sensory hair

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