stigma

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈstɪɡmə/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

A mark of infamy or disgrace.

2 Definition

A scar or birthmark.

3 Definition

(chiefly in the plural stigmata) A mark on the body corresponding to one of the wounds of the Crucifixion on Jesus' body, and sometimes reported to bleed periodically.

4 Definition

The sticky part of a flower that receives pollen during pollination.

5 Definition

A visible sign or characteristic of a disease.