ingrown

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English

Etymology

From in- +‎ grown.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ɪnˈɡɹəʊn/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ɪnˈɡɹoʊn/
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Adjective

ingrown (comparative more ingrown, superlative most ingrown)

  1. That has grown inwards or abnormally towards (a part of the body)
    an ingrown toenail

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