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pim⋅ple
[pim-puh
l] 
–noun Pathology.
| a small, usually inflammatory swelling or elevation of the skin; papule or pustule. |
Origin:
1350–1400; ME, nasalized var. of OE *pypel (whence pyplian to break out in pimples) < L papula pimple
1350–1400; ME, nasalized var. of OE *pypel (whence pyplian to break out in pimples) < L papula pimple
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| pim·ple (pĭm'pəl) n. A small swelling of the skin, usually caused by acne; a papule or pustule. [Middle English.] pim'pled, pim'ply adj. |
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Pimple
Pim"ple\, n. [AS. p[=i]pelian to blister; cf. L. papula pimple.]1. (Med.) Any small acuminated elevation of the cuticle, whether going on to suppuration or not. "All eyes can see a pimple on her nose." --Pope. 2. Fig.: A swelling or protuberance like a pimple. "A pimple that portends a future sprout." --Cowper.
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Language Translation for : Pimple
Spanish:
grano,
German:
der Pickel,
Japanese:
にきび
pimple
c.1400, of unknown origin, perhaps related to O.E. pipligende "having shingles."
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Main Entry: pim·ple
Pronunciation: 'pim-p&l
Function: noun
1 : a small inflamed elevation of the skin :
2 : a swelling or protuberance like a pimple —pim·pled /-p&ld/ adjective —pim·ply /-p(&-)lE/ adjective
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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pimple pim·ple (pĭm'pəl)
n.
A small red swelling of the skin, usually caused by acne.
pim'pled or pim'ply adj.
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pimple
see goose pimples.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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