"stonefaced" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more stonefaced [comparative], most stonefaced [superlative]
Etymology: stone + faced Etymology templates: {{compound|en|stone|faced}} stone + faced Head templates: {{en-adj}} stonefaced (comparative more stonefaced, superlative most stonefaced)
  1. Having a cold and emotionless facial expression.
    Sense id: en-stonefaced-en-adj--VJddlna Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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