Synonyms for nevus

Most common

mole · birthmark

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   Any of a number of different, usually benign, pigmented, raised or otherwise abnormal lesions of the skin.

   Most birthmarks and moles fall into the category of nevi.

Related words

Phrases

nevus flammeus nuchae nevus flammeus

Other spellings

naevus

Forms

Plural

nevi → birthmarks, moles…

Example sentences

• mole The dead body was identified by a mole on the cheek.
• birthmark She was no less beautiful for the small birthmark.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

mole¹

9 letters

birthmark²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (birthmark² = 2 syllables).