wart

(wôrt)

1. a. A hard rough lump growing on the skin, caused by infection with certain viruses and occurring typically on the hands or feet.
   b. A similar growth or protuberance, as on a plant.
2. A genital wart.
3. a. One that resembles or is likened to a wart, especially in unattractiveness or smallness.
   b. An imperfection; a flaw.

Related Forms:

• wartˈed, wartˈy adjective