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fever blister

American  

noun

  1. cold sore.

fever blister British  

noun

  1. another name for cold sore

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Etymology

Origin of fever blister

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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It appears as if a fever blister has taken over the monster’s entire head, rather than just the lips.

From New York Times • Oct. 25, 2018

Why, Lilly, your cheeks are as red as anything and you're getting a fever blister.

From Star-Dust by Hurst, Fannie

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