bearded

adjective

beard·​ed ˈbir-dəd How to pronounce bearded (audio)
: having a beard
a bearded man
beardedness noun

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Other recent salmonella outbreaks have been linked to pet bearded dragons, backyard poultry and basil, the agency says. Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024 Another 15 cases were reported and four people hospitalized in an outbreak linked to pet bearded dragons over the summer. Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 In all, Arndt and his neighbor rescued 15 people, 10 pets, and a bearded dragon, Morris said. Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Nov. 2024 At an average size of a foot in length, the bearded ghoul doesn’t appear intimidating. Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bearded 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bearded was before the 12th century

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“Bearded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bearded. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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