yellowhead en · NOUN
Etymology
From yellow + head.
Meanings
- A yellowhead butterflyfish (Chaetodon xanthocephalus).
- A yellowheaded jawfish (Opistognathus aurifrons).
- A plant of some species of genus Inula of the daisy family.
- A plant in genus Trichoptilium, in the daisy family.
- A plant of species Zanthoxylum flavum, related to citrus.
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(informal) A pimple or pustule without a blackhead.
A pustule is the typical pus spot or yellowhead.
2007, Tim Mitchell, Alison Dudley, Acne: The At Your Fingertips Guide, page 5:
- A mohua (Mohoua ochrocephala), a bird of New Zealand.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| yellowheads | Number=Plur | lexicographic |