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Where does the word "mousse" come from? It comes from French mousse, and was adopted directly into English (1900s).
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Where does the word "mousse" come from? It comes from French mousse, and was adopted directly into English (1900s).
Mousse’s story begins in French: mousse meant “froth, moss.” Meaning "froth" or "moss". It reached English by 1900s as mousse. Adopted for a light, airy dessert or styling product. Today, mousse means a light, airy dish made by whipping ingredients, or a similar hair product.
- Stage 1 · French · medieval mousse "froth, moss", meaning "froth" or "moss".
- Stage 2 · English · 1900s mousse "a light, frothy dessert or product", adopted for a light, airy dessert or styling product.