mouche

/muʃ/ or /muːʃ/ (UK) or /muʊʃ/ (US)

Definitions

1. noun

A small fly, especially a midge or a gnat.

“The water was infested with mouche, making it unpleasant to swim.”

2. noun

A device or piece of equipment, especially a microphone, used in the theatre or opera.

“The theatre company used a sophisticated system of mouche to amplify the actors’ voices.”

3. noun

A small amount or quantity of something.

“She added a small mouche of sugar to her coffee.”

4. verb

To decorate or adorn something with small objects or pieces of equipment.

“The stage was mouche-d with tiny lights and ornaments.”

Synonyms

  • fly
  • gnat
  • microphone
  • midge

Antonyms

  • none