whiteface
Definition
- Noun:
- A clown whose face is covered with white makeup: A performer, typically in a circus or comedy, whose character is defined by a face painted completely white, often with exaggerated features.
- A breed of cattle: A hardy English breed of dairy cattle, typically having white faces and red bodies, raised extensively for milk production.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Clown):
- The classic whiteface clown performed elegant pantomime.
- In traditional circus, the whiteface often plays the straight man to the auguste clown.
- Noun (Cattle):
- The farm specialized in raising Whiteface cattle for their high-quality milk.
- Whiteface is a popular breed in many dairy-producing regions.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe things related to either meaning.
- Whiteface clowning requires precise makeup technique.
- Whiteface herds are known for their adaptability.
Variants and Related Words
- White-faced: (Adjective) Having a white face. This can describe animals (e.g., a white-faced calf) or be a more general descriptor.
- Auguste clown: The type of clown that typically interacts with and is contrasted against the whiteface clown.
Synonyms
- For the clown: Pierrot, classic clown.
- For the cattle: Hereford (Note: The Hereford breed is often called "Whiteface" due to its distinctive coloring, though it is primarily a beef breed. The dairy breed referenced is more specifically the British White or similar).
Different Meanings
The two primary meanings are distinct and belong to different domains (performing arts and agriculture). Context always clarifies which is intended.
Noun
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a clown whose face is covered with white make-up
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hardy English breed of dairy cattle raised extensively in United States
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