bearded

American

[beer-did] / ˈbɪər dɪd /

adjective

having a beard.
having a hairlike growth or tuft, as certain wheats.
having a barb, as a fishhook.

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Etymology

Origin of bearded

First recorded in 1350–1400, bearded is from the Middle English word beerdid. See beard, -ed ³

Explanation

Someone who's bearded has a beard. If your grandfather is often mistaken for Santa Claus because of his bushy white beard, you can describe him as bearded. Men with beards — whether they're trimmed short or worn long and full — are bearded. Women can be bearded as well, though it's less common, and so can Billy goats, with their tufted little beards. The adjective bearded is sometimes even used to describe plants, like the bearded iris, which grows a prominent bushy "beard" on its lower petals. Bearded comes from the noun beard, with its Germanic root, barthaz.

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Bearded with long blond hair to his shoulders, he still sounds like an excited fan talking about his musical obsession of the moment.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2024

"Some of the best tacos I've had in the UK can be found in Cardiff Market," he said of the market's The Bearded Taco.

From BBC • Aug. 23, 2024

Bearded iris come in a range of sizes.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2024

Bearded dragons, scientifically known as Pogona, are native to Australia, but most of those sold to pet owners are bred in captivity.

From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2024

“That flower in our greenhouse, Natalie, it wasn’t an orchid. Mrs. Menzer gave you a Blue Bearded Iris.”

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller

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