birthmark

English

Etymology

From birth +‎ mark. Displaced earlier terms longing mark and mother's mark.

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈbɝθˌmɑɹk/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

birthmark (plural birthmarks)

  1. A mark on the skin formed before birth.

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