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Beard
Gender Specific![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Beard usually refers to men; women with facial hair use different terms. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/buDhkYiNU0FnHK472eo7wPKK2Ys.webp)
Cultural Significance![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Beards can signify maturity, wisdom, or religious belief in different cultures. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/xFp2M7rDLTouqkOUO2CfW2GfgqY.webp)
Not Always Literal![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Sometimes 'beard' is used metaphorically to suggest someone is hiding something. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/UVfXajtXPvKmaED2Q0290VA2M.webp)