noun
Meaning 1
plural of chilblain
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, plural
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Standard Lemma guide
chilblains
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CMU ARPABET: CH IH1 L B L EY2 N Z Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
noun
Meaning 2
The condition of having chilblains.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: usually, with-definite-article
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noun
Meaning 3
inflammation of the hands and feet caused by exposure to cold and moisture
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: chilblain, pernio
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: blain
Narrower terms: kibe
History
Etymology
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