imperial beard
Definition
Noun: A small, distinctively shaped tuft of facial hair, specifically a beard grown on the chin and often styled to a point, historically associated with and named after Emperor Napoleon III of France.
Usage
The term "imperial beard" refers specifically to this style of facial hair. It is used as a countable noun. * He decided to grow an imperial beard for the historical reenactment. * The portrait showed the emperor with his characteristic imperial beard.
Advanced Usage
- The style is considered a type of "goatee" but is more specific and historically defined.
- It is sometimes referenced in discussions of 19th-century European fashion and portraiture.
Variants and Related Words
- Goatee (noun): A broader category of beard grown on the chin, of which the imperial is a specific style.
- Van Dyke (noun): Another pointed beard style, often including a mustache, named after the painter Anthony van Dyck.
Synonyms
- Tufted beard
- Napoleon III beard
Related Phrases/Idioms
- To sport an imperial: To wear an imperial beard style.
- The actor sported an imperial for his role as a 19th-century aristocrat.
Noun
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a small tufted beard worn by Emperor Napoleon III
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