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stigma

noun

A skin lesion that is a diagnostic sign of some disease

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Word length
6
Starts with
S
Ends with
A
Contains
TI
Scrabble score
9
CEFR level
C1

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Pronunciation

ˈstɪɡmə

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noun

  1. A skin lesion that is a diagnostic sign of some disease

noun

  1. An external tracheal aperture in a terrestrial arthropod

noun

  1. A symbol of disgrace or infamy

    “{'source': 'The Bible, Genesis 4:15', 'text': 'And the Lord set a mark upon Cain'}”

noun

  1. The apical end of the style where deposited pollen enters the pistil

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{'source': 'The Bible, Genesis 4:15', 'text': 'And the Lord set a mark upon Cain'}

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