English Explanatory Dictionary

goatee

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ɡəʊˈtiː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-goatee.wav /ˌɡoʊˈtiː/

Word forms

goatee goatees

Etymology

From goat + -ee (diminutive suffix), referring to the tuft of hair on the chin of many domestic goats.

Derived words

begoateed goateed
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