wart
[ wawrt ]
/ wɔrt /
noun
a small, often hard, abnormal elevation on the skin, usually caused by a papomavirus.
any small protuberance, as on the surface of certain plants, the skin of certain animals, etc.
any unattractive detrimental feature or aspect: The biography presents the full story of the prime minister's political career, warts and all.
Origin of wart
before 900; Middle English; Old English
wearte; cognate with German
Warze, Old Norse
varta; akin to Latin
verrūca wart
OTHER WORDS FROM wart
wart·ed, adjective wart·less, adjectiveWords nearby wart
Example sentences from the Web for wart
British Dictionary definitions for wart
wart
/ (wɔːt) /
noun
Also called: verruca pathol
any firm abnormal elevation of the skin caused by a virus
botany
a small rounded outgrowth
warts and all
with all blemishes evident
Derived forms of wart
warted, adjective wartlike, adjective warty, adjectiveWord Origin for wart
Old English
weart (
e); related to Old High German
warza, Old Norse
varta
Medical definitions for wart
wart
[ wôrt ]
n.
A hard, rough lump that grows on the skin and is caused by infection with certain viruses; it typically occurs on the hands or feet.
verruca verruga
Scientific definitions for wart
wart
[ wôrt ]
A small growth on the skin caused by a virus, occurring typically on the hands or feet.
A similar growth on a plant, especially one caused by a fungal disease.