Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

chilblains

/tʃˈɪlblˌeɪnz/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.61 in modern English

Syllables: chilblains
IPA: /tʃˈɪlblˌeɪnz/

17

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

plural of chilblain

noun

The condition of having chilblains.

Example Sentences

"Though I had desired so much to see London, when I arrived in it I was unfortunately unable to gratify my curiosity; for I had at this time the chilblains to such a degree that I could not stand for several months, and I was obliged to be sent to St. George's Hospital."

Synonyms

chilblain pernio

Questions

How do you pronounce chilblains?: The recorded pronunciation is /tʃˈɪlblˌeɪnz/.
What does chilblains mean?: plural of chilblain

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