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Freckle

FREH-kuhl

/ˈfrɛkʌl/

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freckle

Dictionary meaning

A small brownish spot of the pigment melanin on the skin.

Examples

  • They have a sprinkling of freckles on their face.
  • I freckle easily.

Synonyms: lentigo

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