English Explanatory Dictionary

longing mark

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of birthmark.

Word forms

longing mark longing marks longing-mark

Etymology

So named due to the belief that a mother's desire or longing during pregnancy produces an impression or mark of the desired object upon the child.

Synonyms

birthmark
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