birthmarks

noun

plural of birthmark
as in freckles

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  1. moles
  2. blotches
  3. splotches
Noun
  • The menu blends regional traditions with contemporary presentation, highlighting handmade tortillas, seafood, moles, open-fire cooking and seasonal ingredients.
    — Evan Moore August 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026
  • One major concern is that these products can stimulate pigment cells, potentially causing changes in existing moles or the appearance of new pigmented spots.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of moles
Noun
  • Crews are also using steam to remove blotches of chewing gum, which have turned black over time.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The next morning, a galaxy of itchy red bumps and blotches stretched from my shoulder to my hip.
    — Ben Crair, New Yorker, 31 July 2026
Definition of blotches
Noun
  • Pests and Disease Aphids and other sap-sucking insects can drain crepe myrtle sap and spread sooty mold, while leaf spot is a fungal issue that can weaken plants, impair blooming, and leave unsightly splotches on plant leaves.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Without saying a word to her children, Janet scooped the shirt out of the sink and marched it across the kitchen, rosy splotches dotting the linoleum at her feet.
    — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Definition of splotches
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