Meaning Of The Word Chilblain

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chilblain
Chilblains are painful red swellings which people sometimes get on their fingers or toes in cold weather.

chilblain in American English
a painful swelling or sore caused by exposure to cold, esp. on the fingers, toes, or ears
noun: an inflammation of the hands and feet caused by exposure to cold and moisture

chilblain in British English
noun: an inflammation of the fingers, toes, or ears, caused by prolonged exposure to moisture and cold

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