mousse

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mousse[1,noun] mousse[2,transitive verb]

Main Entry: ¹mousse
Pronunciation: 'müs
Function: noun
Etymology: French, literally, froth, moss, from Old French mosse, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German mos moss -- more at MOSS
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