Definition of WHITEFACE

whiteface

Meanings

Plural: whitefaces

Noun

  • hardy English breed of dairy cattle raised extensively in United States
  • a clown whose face is covered with white make-up
  • Makeup that makes the face appear white.
  • Any bird of the genus Aphelocephala.
  • A Hereford cow.
  • Any dragonfly of the genus Leucorrhinia.
  • A person of European descent. (See usage notes.)
  • A traditional clown who ranks above the auguste.

Origin / Etymology

From white + face.

Synonyms

Hereford, paleface

Scrabble Score: 20

whiteface is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
whiteface is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
whiteface is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

whiteface is a valid Words With Friends word