beauty spot

a tiny, molelike patch worn, usually on the face, as to set off the fairness of the skin.

a mole or other dark mark on the skin.

a place of exceptional scenic or architectural beauty: Montserrat is the beauty spot of the islands.

Also called beauty mark (for defs 1, 2).

Origin of beauty spot

First recorded in 1650–60

But if righteousness be such a beauty-spot in thine eyes now, how is it that wickedness was so closely stuck to by thee before?

The Holy War made by Shaddai upon Diabolus |John Bunyan
This palace of art, and the Albert monument in the park opposite, make the beauty-spot of London.

Travels in South Kensington |Moncure Daniel Conway
The heavy eyebrows were a blemish indeed, but like a beauty-spot emphasized the melting eyes and the peachy skin.

The Art of Disappearing |John Talbot Smith
Many eulogistic statements have been made concerning this beauty-spot, but none have overpraised it.

The Motor Routes of England |Gordon Home

We asked the name of some beauty-spot to visit, and were told Cintra and shown the road to it.

Greenmantle |John Buchan

beauty spot

a place of outstanding beauty

a small dark-coloured patch or spot worn on a lady's face as an adornment or as a foil to her complexion

a mole or other similar natural mark on the skin