freckles

Meanings

• noun

  Small, brown spots on the skin, caused by an excess of melanin.

  - "She had freckles across her nose and cheeks."
  - "The sun caused more freckles to appear on his face."

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Synonyms

ephelis , lentigo

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with freckles
hockles , knockles , mochas

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Variants

List of all variants of freckles that leads to same result
freckle , freckles , frecklier , freckliest , freckly , freckled , freckling

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'freckles' is Old English 'frecel' meaning 'spotted' or 'speckled'.

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Trivia

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1. Freckles are more common in people with red hair.

2. Freckles are not harmful and do not indicate poor health.

3. Freckles can darken with sun exposure.

4. Freckles are more common in people with fair skin.

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Related Concepts

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1. Melanin: A pigment that determines skin, hair, and eye color, and protects against sunlight.

2. Sunspots: Dark spots on the skin caused by prolonged sun exposure.

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Culture

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Freckles have been associated with youth, sun exposure, and a carefree, natural appearance. In literature, they have been depicted as endearing and charming, such as in the poem 'Freckles' by Helen Hunt Jackson. In art, they have been used to represent innocence and playfulness.

How to Memorize "freckles"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine small, brown spots on the skin, especially on the face and arms.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'freckles' with sunshine, summer, and youth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Funky Rabbits Eat Carrots Everyday' to remember the spelling of 'freckles'.

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