white-haired

/ˈwaɪthɛrd/
/ˈwaɪthɛd/
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Definitions of white-haired
  1. adjective
    showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
    synonyms: gray, gray-haired, gray-headed, grey, grey-haired, grey-headed, grizzly, hoar, hoary
    old
    (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
  2. adjective
    favorite
    synonyms: blue-eyed, fair-haired
    loved
    held dear
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