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Definition of birthmark

birthmark

/ˈbɜːrθˌmɑːrk/
birth · mark
Plural:birthmarks
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Adjective:birthmarked
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Past Simple:birthmarked
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Past Participle:birthmarked
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Present Participle:birthmarking
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birthmark Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A benign, irregular mark, patch, or discoloration on the skin that is present at birth or appears shortly afterward, caused by overgrown blood vessels or excess pigment.

Example

"The newborn had a small, strawberry-shaped birthmark on her left shoulder."

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• verb

1

To mark with a congenital blemish or an innate, permanent characteristic from the time of birth or origin.

Example

"The ancient town was birthmarked by the architectural styles of its Roman founders."

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• Nearby Words

birthdate
birthday
birther
birthmark
birthmother
birthname
birthplace

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century as a compound of "birth" (from Old Norse "byrðr") and "mark" (from Old English "mearc").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Birthmark. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/birthmark
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