Definition of CALLOSITY

callosity

Meanings

Plural: callosities

Noun

  • an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)
  • devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness
  • A callus.
  • A callous demeanour; insensitivity or hardheartedness.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English callosite, collositee, calosite, from Anglo-Norman calosité (compare Old French chalosité), from Latin callōsitās, equivalent to callous + -ity.

Scrabble Score: 14

callosity is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
callosity is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 16

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