whiteface

/ˌwaɪtˈfeɪs/
/ˌhwaɪtˈfeɪs/
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Other forms: whitefaces

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