bearded
Americanadjective
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having a beard.
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having a hairlike growth or tuft, as certain wheats.
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having a barb, as a fishhook.
Other Word Forms
- beardedness noun
- nonbearded adjective
- unbearded adjective
Etymology
Origin of bearded
First recorded in 1350–1400, bearded is from the Middle English word beerdid. See beard, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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"She's been absolutely amazing," says Amanda Cook as she strokes the fluffy head of Florrie, a border collie and bearded collie cross.
From BBC
Last winter my father had killed only three bearded seals and there was a whole month when we didn't have much to eat.
From Literature
Has he asked her to bring the bearded lizard with her to the ceremony?
From Los Angeles Times
He is bearded and buff; she is a porcelain doll with Wednesday Addams hair and skin.
From Los Angeles Times
I grab a handful of twenties and thrust them toward the bearded man.
From Literature
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