Milchbart

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Milch (milk) +‎ Bart (beard).

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Noun[edit]

Milchbart m (strong, genitive Milchbartes or Milchbarts, plural Milchbärte)

  1. (literal) milk moustache (white residue on the upper lip after a deep sip of milk)
  2. downy beard of a youth
    Synonyms: Flaum, Flaumbart
  3. (by extension, derogatory) a youth who has such a beard; immature man
    Synonyms: Jüngling, Jungspund, Milchgesicht, Grünschnabel

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