English · Body & Health
scar
/skɑːr/
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a mark left on the skin after a wound heals
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A mark that stays on the skin after a wound has healed. It can also describe lasting emotional harm.
Example
He has a small scar on his chin.
He has a small scar on his chin.
Etymology
From Old French 'escare', from Greek 'eschara' (scab, hearth).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for marks from healed wounds and lasting emotional effects.