Definition of NEVUS

nevus

Meanings

Plural: nevi

Noun

  • a blemish on the skin that is formed before birth
  • Any of a number of different, usually benign, pigmented, raised or otherwise abnormal lesions of the skin.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin naevus.

Synonyms

birthmark

Scrabble Score: 8

nevus is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
nevus is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
nevus is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

nevus is a valid Words With Friends word