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whitehead

/ˈwaɪt.hɛd/

Whiteheadnoun

whitehead

whiteheads

Translations

She was worried about the whitehead on her nose.

Она беспокоилась об угре на носу.

Additional translations

белый угорь

Definitions

A small, white-tipped acne lesion caused by a clogged hair follicle filled with sebum and dead skin cells.

She noticed a whitehead on her chin and decided to apply some acne cream.

A small passerine bird (Mohoua albicilla) endemic to New Zealand, characterized by its whitish head plumage.

The whitehead is often seen flitting through the forest canopy in search of insects.

Whiteheadadjective

whitehead

Used attributively to describe products or conditions related to whiteheads (acne lesions).

Definitions

Relating to, designed for, or used in the treatment or removal of whiteheads.

She bought a whitehead extraction tool from the pharmacy.

Whiteheadproper noun

Definitions

A surname of English origin.

Alfred North Whitehead was a renowned mathematician and philosopher.

A coastal town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

They spent the weekend exploring the seaside town of Whitehead.