wart

Meanings

• noun

  A small, raised, rough-textured growth on the surface of the skin, caused by the clogging of a skin pore with keratin.

  - "The wart on my hand is quite unsightly."
  - "I have several warts on my feet."
  - "Can you help me remove this wart?"

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Pronunciation

1. /wɔɹt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wart
dart , heart , part

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Variants

List of all variants of wart that leads to same result
verruca vulgaris , wart , warted , wartier , wartiest , wartless , warts , warty , genital wart , genital warts

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Etymology

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Old English wyrht, from weorhtan 'to grow'.

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Trivia

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1. Warts are caused by a virus, not a warty growth under the skin as was once believed.

2. The largest wart on record measured 9 inches (23 cm) in diameter and was found on the back of a man in India.

3. Warts are contagious and can be spread through contact with infected skin.

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Related Concepts

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1. verruca: A type of wart that occurs on the soles of the feet or the palms of the hands.

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Culture

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In some cultures, warts were believed to have magical or healing properties. For example, in ancient Greece, warts were thought to protect against poison. In other cultures, warts were considered unattractive and were often hidden or removed.

How to Memorize "wart"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, rough, raised bump on the skin.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wart' with the image of a rough, raised skin growth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'wart' as 'a raised, unwanted, tiny art' on the skin.

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