Definition of freckle Freckle

/fɹɛˈkʌl/ - [frekul] - freck•le

We found 14 definitions of freckle from 6 different sources.

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What does freckle mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: freckles

freckle - a small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin
  lentigo
  macule, macula a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases
  cutis, tegument, skin an outer surface (usually thin); "the skin of an airplane"

Verb

freckles, freckling, freckled  

freckle - mark with freckles
  spot mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition; "spot the areas that one should clearly identify"
freckle - become freckled; "I freckle easily"
  spot mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition; "spot the areas that one should clearly identify"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • freckle (Noun)
    A small brownish or reddish pigmentation spot on the surface of the skin.
  • freckle (Noun)
    Any small spot or discoloration.
  • freckle (Verb)
    To cover with freckles.
  • freckle (Verb)
    To become covered with freckles.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • freckle (v. t.)
    A small yellowish or brownish spot in the skin, particularly on the face, neck, or hands.
  • freckle (v. t.)
    Any small spot or discoloration.
  • freckle (v. t.)
    To spinkle or mark with freckle or small discolored spots; to spot.
  • freckle (v. i.)
    To become covered or marked with freckles; to be spotted.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • freckle
    A small brownish or reddish pigmentation spot on the surface of the skin.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • freckle
    frek′l, v.t. to spot: to colour with spots.—n. a yellowish or brownish-yellow spot on the skin, esp. of fair-haired persons: any small spot.—n. Freck′ling, a little spot.—adjs. Freck′ly, Freck′led, full of freckles. [Ice. freknur (pl.), Dan. fregne.]

Part of speech

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  • freckle, verb, present, 1st person singular of freckle (infinitive).
  • freckle, verb (infinitive).
  • freckle, noun, singular of freckles.

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