whiteface

white·face

 (wīt′fās′, hwīt′-)

n.

1. White facial makeup: a mime performing in whiteface.

2. A white-faced animal, especially a Hereford.

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whiteface

(ˈwaɪtˌfeɪs)

n

(Theatre) the white make-up worn by an actor, esp a clown

adj

(Zoology) (of an animal, esp cattle) having a white face

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white•face

(ˈʰwaɪtˌfeɪs, ˈwaɪt-)

n.

1. Hereford.

2. white facial makeup, esp. as worn by clowns and mimes.

[1700–10]

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	whiteface - hardy English breed of dairy cattle raised extensively in United States Hereford beef, beef cattle - cattle that are reared for their meat
	2.	whiteface - a clown whose face is covered with white make-up merry andrew, buffoon, clown, goof, goofball - a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior

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