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port-wine stain

 

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Noun port-wine stain has 1 sense
  1. port-wine stain, nevus flammeus - a flat birthmark varying from pink to purple
    --1 is a kind of birthmark, nevus

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Port-Wine Stain

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A type of birthmark or vascular anomaly characterized by a red or purplish discoloration on the skin, resembling the color of port wine.

Usage: Port-wine stains are usually present at birth and can occur anywhere on the body.

Example Sentence: The baby had a prominent port-wine stain on her cheek.


Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A type of red or purplish sweet fortified wine, typically from Portugal, having a flavor resembling that of port.

Usage: Port-wine stains are often enjoyed as an after-dinner drink.

Example Sentence: I love sipping on a glass of port-wine stain while relaxing by the fireplace.


Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Referring to or resembling the red or purplish color of a port-wine stain birthmark.

Usage: The dress had a beautiful port-wine stain color.

Example Sentence: The artist used a palette of port-wine stain hues to create a striking painting.


Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To mark or stain with a red or purplish discoloration resembling a port-wine stain.

Usage: The coffee spilled on the tablecloth and began to port-wine stain the fabric.

Example Sentence: Be careful not to let the juice from the berries port-wine stain your hands.


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