burnside

Noun

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. United States general in the American Civil War who was defeated by Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Fredericksburg (1824-1881)Synonyms: BurnsideA. E. BurnsideAmbrose Everett Burnside
  2. facial hair that has grown down the side of a man's face in front of the ears (especially when the rest of the beard is shaved off)Synonyms: sideburnmutton chopside-whiskers
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