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goatee

noun goa·tee \gō-ˈtē\

: a small pointed beard on a man's chin

Full Definition of GOATEE

:  a small pointed or tufted beard on a man's chin
goa·teed \-ˈtēd\ adjective
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Origin of GOATEE

from its resemblance to the beard of a he-goat
First Known Use: 1844

Rhymes with GOATEE

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GOATEED Defined for Kids

goatee

noun goa·tee \gō-ˈtē\

Definition of GOATEE for Kids

:  a small beard trimmed to a point

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