Definitions:

1. A secondary sex characteristic of human males. NOUN
   • The scientist studied the growth patterns of facial hair in different populations, hoping to find clues about the evolution of humans.
2. Refers to the hair that grown on different parts of the face, predominantly found in males after they reach puberty. NOUN
   • The young man's facial hair was just starting to grow, giving him a scruffy appearance.
3. Refers to the hair that grows on the face, particularly on areas such as the cheeks, chin, upper lip, and jawline. NOUN
   • The artist used charcoal to draw a portrait of a man with a long, flowing beard, capturing every detail of his facial hair.

Synonyms:

• beard
• facial stubble
• growth
• mustache
• whiskers