byssus vs beard
beard vs byssusbyssus and beard both are nouns.
byssus is not a verb while beard is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| byssus | Yes | No | No | No |
| beard | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
byssus and beard
are synonyms defined as:
- byssus and beard: tuft of strong filaments by which e.g. a mussel makes itself fast to a fixed surface
| byssus (noun) | beard (noun) |
|---|---|
| tuft of strong filaments by which e.g. a mussel makes itself fast to a fixed surface | tuft of strong filaments by which e.g. a mussel makes itself fast to a fixed surface |
| hairy growth on or near the face of certain mammals | |
| the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face | |
| a person who diverts suspicion from someone (especially a woman who accompanies a male homosexual in order to conceal his homosexuality) | |
| a tuft or growth of hairs or bristles on certain plants such as iris or grasses |
| byssus (verb) | beard (verb) |
|---|---|
| go along the rim, like a beard around the chin |
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