"mousse" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /muːs/ Audio: en-us-moose.ogg [US] Forms: mousse [singular], mousses [plural]
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  1. Mousse is a light, molded dessert made with whipped cream, flavoring such as fruit or chocolate, and sometimes gelatin.
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  2. Mousse is a similar dish made with puréed meat, fish, or shellfish.
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  3. Mousse is a foam preparation for the hair, esp. to help keep it in place.
    Sense id: simple-mousse-en-noun-b~EzVwDE
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