HyperDic: burnside

English > 2 senses of the word Burnside / burnside:
NOUNperson Burnside, A. E. Burnside, Ambrose Everett BurnsideUnited States general in the American Civil War who was defeated by Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Fredericksburg (1824-1881)
bodyburnside, sideburn, mutton chop, side-whiskersfacial hair that has grown down the side of a man's face in front of the ears (especially when the rest of the beard is shaved off)
Burnside / burnside > pronunciation
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English > Burnside: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningUnited States general in the American Civil War who was defeated by Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Fredericksburg (1824-1881).
SynonymsA. E. Burnside, Ambrose Everett Burnside
Instance ofgeneral, full generalA general officer of the highest rank
English > burnside: 2 senses > noun 2, body
MeaningFacial hair that has grown down the side of a man's face in front of the ears (especially when the rest of the beard is shaved off).
Synonymssideburn, mutton chop, side-whiskers
Broaderfacial hairHair on the face (especially on the face of a man)
Spanishpatilla, patillas
Catalanpatilla

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