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freckle

 

[ หˆfrษ›kษ™l ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

skin feature

A freckle is a small, flat spot on the skin that is typically tan or light brown in color. Freckles are caused by an increase in the amount of dark pigment called melanin. They often appear in areas of the skin that are exposed to the sun. People with fair skin are more prone to developing freckles, especially during the summer months when sun exposure increases. While they are harmless, some people may seek to lighten or remove freckles for cosmetic reasons.

Synonyms

lentigo, mark, spot

Examples of usage

  • She has adorable freckles across her nose.
  • Freckles often become darker during the summer.
  • He decided to embrace his freckles instead of hiding them.
  • I noticed some new freckles after our beach holiday.
Context #2 | Verb

to freckle

To freckle means to develop or cause the appearance of freckles on the skin. This usually happens as a result of repeated exposure to sunlight, leading to an increase in melanin production. When someone is said to freckle easily, it indicates that their skin is particularly sensitive to UV rays and tends to develop freckles quickly.

Synonyms

blemish, spot

Examples of usage

  • She freckles easily after just a few hours in the sun.
  • The children began to freckle from playing outside.
  • He used to freckle more when he lived in a sunnier climate.

Translations

Translations of the word "freckle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sardas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคฟเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sommersprosse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bintik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะตัะฝัะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piegi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใฐใ‹ใ™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tache de rousseur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ peca

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ๊ทผ๊นจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู…ุดุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pihovatka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pehy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›€ๆ–‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pegica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ freknur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฏะปะดั–ั€ัˆั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒฎแƒ•แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xฤฑrda

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pecas

Etymology

The word 'freckle' originates from the Middle English word 'frekel,' which is derived from the Old English 'frecce,' meaning 'a small spot.' This term itself comes from the Proto-Germanic '*frikลskล,' which relates to the idea of being freckled or marked. Etymologically related terms can be found in various Germanic languages, such as Dutch 'frek' and German 'Fleck', both indicating spots or marks on the skin. Over centuries, the term evolved to specifically denote the small brownish spots that appear on the skin, particularly in areas that are frequently exposed to sunlight. Freckles have been acknowledged in literature since the Middle Ages, often associated with innocence or youthfulness, and have garnered various cultural interpretations across different societies. Today, freckles are commonly accepted as a natural skin feature, with many embracing them as unique characteristics of their appearance.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,748 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.