chilblain

== English == === Alternative forms === chillblain === Etymology === From chill +‎ blain, literally “cold sore”. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /t͡ʃɪlbleɪn/ === Noun === chilblain (plural chilblains) An itchy purple red inflammation of the skin, especially of the hands, feet and ears, occurring when capillaries below the skin are damaged by exposure to cold weather (but do not freeze, which would lead to frostbite instead). Synonyms: erythema pernio, pernio, kibe ==== Derived terms ==== chilblained ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== hot ache tetter === Further reading === chilblain on Wikipedia.Wikipedia