canker sore

can·ker sore

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kang-ker sawr, sohr]
- /ˈkæŋ kər sɔr, soʊr/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kang-ker sawr, sohr]
- /ˈkæŋ kər sɔr, soʊr/

Definitions of canker sore words

noun canker sore an ulceration, esp of the lips or lining of the oral cavity 3
noun canker sore an ulceration of a mucous membrane, especially of the mouth. 1
noun canker sore An ulcer in the mouth, called an aphthous ulcer, caused by a break in the mucous membrane. 0

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Origin of canker sore

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10

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Parts of speech for Canker sore

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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exclamation

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canker sore popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for canker sore

noun canker sore

canker — A canker is something evil that spreads and affects things or people.
cold sore — Cold sores are small sore spots that sometimes appear on or near someone's lips and nose when they have a cold.
fever blister — cold sore.
lesion — an injury; hurt; wound.
herpes labialis — oral herpes.

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