BIRTHMARK


Meaning of BIRTHMARK in English

I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: birth (I) + mark

1. : an unusual mark or blemish on the skin at birth : nevus

2. : a distinguishing characteristic or quality

words sang for him, and that is the birthmark of a poet — Dylan Thomas

II. transitive verb

: to fix a birthmark on — usually used passively

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