Vandyke also Van Dyke or vandyke (van dyk) noun

A short, pointed beard.

[After painter Anthony Van Dyck or Vandyke (1599-1641) who painted portraits of people having these v-shaped beards.] (e.a.)

My favorite by that name was Dick VanDyke.

people having these v-shaped beards

not animals, eh? or perhaps women?

Zackly, eta.

Not merkins again?

No Dr Bill, not merkins, clams.