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wart

[ wawrt ]

noun

  1. a small, often hard, abnormal elevation on the skin, usually caused by a papomavirus.
  2. any small protuberance, as on the surface of certain plants, the skin of certain animals, etc.
  3. any unattractive detrimental feature or aspect:

    The biography presents the full story of the prime minister's political career, warts and all.



wart

/ ɔː /

noun

  1. Also calledverruca pathol any firm abnormal elevation of the skin caused by a virus
  2. botany a small rounded outgrowth
  3. warts and all
    with all blemishes evident
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

wart

  1. A small growth on the skin caused by a virus, occurring typically on the hands or feet.
  2. A similar growth on a plant, especially one caused by a fungal disease.
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Derived Forms

  • ˈɲˌ, adjective
  • ˈɲٲ, adjective
  • ˈɲٱ, adjective
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Other Word Forms

  • ɲĻ adjective
  • ɲl adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of wart1

First recorded before 900; Middle English; Old English wearte; cognate with German Warze, Old Norse varta; akin to Latin ū “w”
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Word History and Origins

Origin of wart1

Old English weart ( e ); related to Old High German warza, Old Norse varta

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