cicatrice en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin cicatrix.
Meanings
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(alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of cicatrix.
alt of cicatrix
Fanny's scissors moved steadily round the armhole and slit down the sleeve, revealing a surprisingly soft white arm and shoulder. Across the shoulder was an ancient cicatrice.
1929, M. Barnard Eldershaw, A House Is Built, Chapter VII, Section viii:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cicatrices | Number=Plur | lexicographic |