mousse meaning and definition

MOUSSE noun

Definition of mousse (noun)

1. a rich, frothy, creamy dessert made with whipped egg whites and heavy cream
2. a light creamy dish made from fish or meat and set with gelatin
3. toiletry consisting of an aerosol foam used in hair styling
   • synonyms: hair gel, hair mousse

MOUSSE verb

Definition of mousse (verb)

1. apply a styling gel to
   • "she mousses her hair"
   • synonyms: gel