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