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whiskers

  • plural
    of whisker.
    whisker
    noun
    whiskers, a beard.

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“The Wizard of Oz’s” original Cowardly Lion costume stands alone in the center of a room allowing intimate inspection of its whiskers, ringlets and fur.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

At venues in Coventry at least, the glitterati wear whiskers these days.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026

They have stiff white whiskers and a prehensile tail that’s as long as their body.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026

And the whiskers are playing an outsize role in an election where cost-of-living, homelessness and public safety weigh heavily on Californians.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026

Matthias could even count the whiskers on some of the rats.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

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