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chilblain
noun chil·blain \ˈchil-ˌblān\
: a red and painful swollen area on the feet, hands, etc., that is caused by being exposed to cold
Full Definition of CHILBLAIN
: an inflammatory swelling or sore caused by exposure (as of the feet or hands) to cold
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Origin of CHILBLAIN
1chill
Rhymes with CHILBLAIN
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CHILBLAIN Defined for Kids
chilblain
noun chil·blain \ˈchil-ˌblān\
Definition of CHILBLAIN for Kids
: a red swollen itchy condition caused by cold that occurs especially on the hands or feet
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chilblain
noun chil·blain \ˈchil-ˌblān\
Medical Definition of CHILBLAIN
: an inflammatory swelling or sore caused by exposure (as of the feet or hands) to cold—called also pernio
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