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Reformed from burnside, named after American Army general Ambrose Burnside (1824–1881), noted for his unusual facial hair.

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sideburns pl (normally plural, singular sideburn)

  1. Facial hair reaching from the top of the head down the side of the face to the side of the chin.
    Synonyms: burnside, (chiefly Britain) sideboards, (dated) side whiskers

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