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stigma

UK/ˈstɪɡmə/ US/ˈstɪɡmʌ/ uncommon rare

noun

1.

the apical end of the style where deposited pollen enters the pistil

2.

a symbol of disgrace or infamy

  • “And the Lord set a mark upon Cain” -Genesis
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4.

a skin lesion that is a diagnostic sign of some disease

Origin

From Latin stigma, from Ancient Greek στίγμα (stígma, “mark of slavery or disgrace”), from στίζω (stízō, “to mark”). Closely related to stigme, and distantly related to stick.

Phrases

  • orbicular stigma
  • social stigma

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