Movember

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  1. 1
    A charity event held each November, where men grow moustaches to raise funds and awareness for men's health issues.

    "During Movember (the month formerly known as November), men around the globe grow mustaches (hence the name) while raising money for men’s health issues. Movember started in Australia in 2003."

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"During Movember (the month formerly known as November), men around the globe grow mustaches (hence the name) while raising money for men’s health issues. Movember started in Australia in 2003."

Etymology

Blend of mo (“moustache”) + November

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Movember beard

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