mousse

noun
UK /muːs/
US /muːs/

A mousse is a soft, light, sweet food made with cream and eggs.

She ate a chocolate mousse for dessert.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A light foamy substance used on hair to give it shape.

He put some mousse in his hair before the party.

3. A similar light, airy dish made with meat or fish.

The salmon mousse was served with crackers.

4. A soft, light foam or froth.

The soap formed a white mousse in her hands.