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- [chil-bleyn]
- /ˈtʃɪl bleɪn/
- /ˈtʃɪl.bleɪn/
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- [chil-bleyn]
- /ˈtʃɪl bleɪn/
Definitions of chilblain word
- countable noun chilblain Chilblains are painful red swellings which people sometimes get on their fingers or toes in cold weather. 3
- noun chilblain an inflammation of the fingers, toes, or ears, caused by prolonged exposure to moisture and cold 3
- noun chilblain a painful swelling or sore caused by exposure to cold, esp. on the fingers, toes, or ears 3
- noun chilblain an inflammation of the hands and feet caused by exposure to cold and moisture. 1
- noun chilblain A painful, itching swelling on the skin, typically on a hand or foot, caused by poor circulation in the skin when exposed to cold. 1
- noun chilblain sore affecting the extremities 1
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Origin of chilblain
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1540-50; chill + blain
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Parts of speech for Chilblain
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chilblain popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% 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.
chilblain usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for chilblain
noun chilblain
- swelling — the act of swelling or the condition of being swollen.
- inflammation — Pathology. redness, swelling, pain, tenderness, heat, and disturbed function of an area of the body, especially as a reaction of tissues to injurious agents.
- blister — A blister is a painful swelling on the surface of your skin. Blisters contain a clear liquid and are usually caused by heat or by something repeatedly rubbing your skin.
Top questions with chilblain
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