Main Entry:

¹mousse

Pronunciation:

\ˈmüs\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

French, literally, froth, moss, from Old French mosse, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German mos moss — more at moss

Date:

1892

1 : a light spongy food usually containing cream or gelatin 2 : a molded chilled dessert made with sweetened and flavored whipped cream or egg whites and gelatin <chocolate mousse> 3 : a foamy preparation used in styling hair