Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun An ingrowing nail.

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  • noun toenail having its free tip or edges embedded in the surrounding flesh

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  • Ingrown toenail.

    November 10, 2007

  • Should be an Egyptian goddess.

    November 10, 2007

  • I agree--far too pretty a word for an ingrown toenail. Blecch.

    November 11, 2007