moustachio

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noun (1)

mous·​ta·​chio

less common spelling of mustachio

: mustache
especially : a large mustache
variants or less commonly
plural mustachios
: mustache
especially : a large mustache
mustachioed adjective
or less commonly moustachioed

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

Spanish & Italian; Spanish mostacho, from Italian mustaccio, from Old Italian

First Known Use

Noun (2)

1603, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of moustachio was in 1603

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“Moustachio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moustachio. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

moustachio, moustachioed

variant of mustachio, mustachioed

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