noun
Meaning 1
Synonym of chilblain.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: chilblain
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
pernio
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Pronunciation
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General-American: /ˈpɝnioʊ/
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General-American: pûrnʹiō
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Received-Pronunciation: /ˈpɜːniəʊ/
noun
Meaning 2
inflammation of the hands and feet caused by exposure to cold and moisture
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: chilblain, chilblains
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: blain
Narrower terms: kibe
History
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin pernio.