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chilblain

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chil·blain  (chlbln)
n.
An inflammation followed by itchy irritation on the hands, feet, or ears, resulting from exposure to moist cold.
[chil(l) + blain.]
chilblained adj.
chilblain
Noun
an inflammation of the fingers or toes, caused by exposure to cold [chill (noun) + blain]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.chilblain - inflammation of the hands and feet caused by exposure to cold and moisture
chilblains, pernio
blain - an inflammatory swelling or sore
kibe - ulcerated chilblain on the heel
Translations
chilblain [ˈtʃɪlbleɪn] n → sabañón m
chilblain [ˈtʃɪlbleɪn] n → engelure f
chilblain [ˈtʃɪlbleɪn] n → Frostbeule f
chilblain [ˈtʃɪlbleɪn] n → gelone m


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This is the wise waggish-will and good-will of my soul, that it CONCEALETH NOT its winters and glacial storms; it concealeth not its chilblains either.
Thus Spake Zarathustra: A Book For All And None by Nietzsche, Friedrich View in context
Unfortunately the Cat received a telegram which said that his first-born was suffering from chilblains and was on the point of death.
The Adventures Of Pinocchio by Collodi, Carlo View in context
Goddard's school was in high reputeand very deservedly; for Highbury was reckoned a particularly healthy spot: she had an ample house and garden, gave the children plenty of wholesome food, let them run about a great deal in the summer, and in winter dressed their chilblains with her own hands.
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