Definitions

1. noun

A light and airy dessert made from sweetened whipped cream, typically flavored with chocolate or other ingredients, and set with gelatin or eggs.

“She served a rich chocolate mousse at the dinner party.”

2. noun

A thick, soft, and spongy layer of plant tissue, especially on the underside of a leaf.

“The mousse on the leaf helped it to absorb more sunlight.”

3. verb

To remove the hair or skin from (an animal), typically to prepare it for cooking.

“The chef mousse the rabbit before roasting it.”