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Definition of whitehead

whitehead

/ˈwaɪt.hɛd/
white · head
Plural:whiteheads
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• noun

1

A small, firm, whitish skin blemish or closed comedo caused by sebum and dead skin cells trapped within a blocked pore.

Example

"The dermatologist recommended a gentle salicylic acid cleanser to help clear up the stubborn whiteheads on her chin."

2

New Zealand A small insectivorous passerine bird (Mohoua albicilla) of the family Mohouidae, native to the North Island of New Zealand and characterized by its pale, whitish head and underparts.

Example

"While hiking through the native forest reserve, we spotted a small flock of whiteheads foraging noisily in the canopy."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Whitehead. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/whitehead
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