callus

Definition

A hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin callum (“hard skin”). Displaced Old English wearr.

Example Sentences

• "Sylvanshine had once been on a first date with a Xerox rep who had complex and slightly repulsive patterns of callus on her fingers from playing the banjo semi-professionally"

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