Milchbart

German

Etymology

Milch (“milk”) +‎ Bart (“beard”).

Pronunciation

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Noun

Milchbart m (genitive Milchbartes, plural Milchbärte)

1. (literal) milk moustache (white residue on the upper lip after a deep sip of milk)
2. downy beard of a youth

   Synonyms: Flaum, Flaumbart

3. (by extension, derogatory) a youth who has such a beard; immature man

   Synonyms: Jüngling, Jungspund, Milchgesicht, Grünschnabel

Derived terms

• milchbärtig

Further reading

• “Milchbart” in Duden online