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Mousse

2 stages from French to English.

Today it means a light, airy dish made by whipping ingredients, or a similar hair product
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Stage 1 of 2
mousse
French · medieval
"froth, moss"
meaning "froth" or "moss"
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Stage 2 of 2
mousse
English · 1900s
"a light, frothy dessert or product"
adopted for a light, airy dessert or styling product
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