"milkstache" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: milkstaches [plural], milktache [alternative]
Etymology: Blend of milk + moustache. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|milk|moustache}} Blend of milk + moustache Head templates: {{en-noun}} milkstache (plural milkstaches)
  1. (informal) The residue left upon the upper lip area after drinking milk, a milkshake, foamy coffee, etc. Tags: informal Synonyms: milk moustache Translations (residual milk on upper lip): melksnor [feminine] (Dutch)

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Alternative forms

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