mousse
UK: muːs | US: muːs
n. a light, fluffy dessert made with whipped cream, eggs, or gelatin, often flavored with fruit or chocolate
n. a foamy substance used in hairstyling to add volume or hold
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The word "mousse" comes directly from French, where it originally meant "froth" or "foam." This reflects the dessert's airy texture and the hairstyling product's foamy consistency. The French term itself derives from the Latin mulsa ("mead," a frothy fermented drink), highlighting the connection to lightness and bubbles.
She ordered a chocolate mousse for dessert.
He applied mousse to his hair before styling it.
The chef garnished the mousse with fresh berries.
This mousse gives my curls extra definition.
The dessert menu features a passionfruit mousse.