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Also Plural of stigma

stigmata

stig·mata

UK/stɪɡˈmɑːtə/ US/ˈstɪɡmətə/ uncommon

noun

1.

marks resembling the wounds on the crucified body of Christ

Origin

From Ancient Greek στίγμα (stígma, “brand”). Nominative plural: στίγματα (stígmata).

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