whiteface
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8.5
- noun
- /ˈwaɪtfeɪs/
- US
- During the course of the investigation, much of it conducted by reading arcane books, the DA stumbles upon an ancient cult of clown worshipers whose clownish appearance is the result not just of makeup but of inbreeding that has produced hereditary natural whiteface.
- whiteface cattle
Examples
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From May to November, she usually waited tables or tended bar in one or another of the area restaurants, and the rest of the year she taught alpine skiing at Whiteface Mountain.
Fiction book (2000) -
They were a good-looking bunch of whiteface cattle, smooth-hided and stocky, and they'd be going to market soon.
Fiction book (1998) -
If you're not too keen on hiking, you can drive to the top of Whiteface Mountain and see the breathtaking foliage amidst Lake Placid. -- Kenny
Blog text (12) -
The farmer decided to invest in a herd of whiteface cattle for their rich beef quality.
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During the county fair, a prominent ranch showcased their prize whiteface cattle to potential buyers.
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Many ranchers in the Midwest prefer raising whiteface cattle due to their hardiness and adaptability.
Synonyms
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5.9
A breed of beef cattle with red bodies and white faces
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Whiteface comes from the simple English parts white and face, literally meaning 'white face' because these cattle have a clear white marking on their face. So a whiteface breed is named for that white face and is easy for farmers to recognize.