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ingrown

ing·rown

UK/ɪnˈɡɹəʊn/ US/ɪnˈɡɹoʊn/ uncommon

adjective

1.

growing abnormally into the flesh

  • “an ingrown toenail”
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Origin

From in- + grown.

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