nevus

[ nee-vuhs ]

noun

, plural ne·vi [nee, -vahy].

1. any congenital anomaly of the skin, including moles and various types of birthmarks.

nevus

/ ˈniːvəs /

noun

1. the usual US spelling of naevus

Other Words From

• ne·void [nee, -void], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of nevus¹

1685–95; spelling variant of Latin naevus mole

Related Words

• blot
• blotch
• bruise
• discoloration
• freckle
• imperfection
• pimple
• scar
• smudge
• snag
• stain
• stigma
• wart