BIRTHMARK

birthmark, nevus

(noun) a blemish on the skin that is formed before birth

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

birthmark (plural birthmarks)

A mark on the skin formed before birth.

Source: Wiktionary


Birth"mark`, n.

Definition: Some peculiar mark or blemish on the body at birth. Most part of this noble lineage carried upon their body for a natural birthmark, . . . a snake. Sir T. North.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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