Muttermal

German

Etymology

Mutter (“mother”) +‎ Mal (“mark”)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmʊtɐˌmaːl/

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Noun

Muttermal n (genitive Muttermals or Muttermales, plural Muttermale)

1. naevus; birthmark (any benign malformation of the skin)
2. (especially) mole

Synonyms

• (naevus): Nävus (medical)
• (mole): Leberfleck; Schönheitsfleck