Goatee is a type of facial hair that consists of a small patch of hair on the chin. It is often seen as a style of BEARD, and is sometimes referred to as a 'Van Dyke' or 'BEARD'. The term 'goatee' is derived from the resemblance of the facial hair to that of a goat. Goatees have been popular throughout history, with some of the most famous wearers being Abraham Lincoln, Charles Darwin, and Friedrich Nietzsche.