
Beard
Gender Specific
Beard usually refers to men; women with facial hair use different terms.
He grew his beard for No-Shave November.
Cultural Significance
Beards can signify maturity, wisdom, or religious belief in different cultures.
In many cultures, a full beard is a sign of adulthood.
Not Always Literal
Sometimes 'beard' is used metaphorically to suggest someone is hiding something.
He put on a beard of toughness, but was actually quite sensitive.