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INGROWN
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Dictionary entry overview: What does ingrown mean?
• INGROWN (adjective)
The adjective INGROWN has 1 sense:
1. growing abnormally into the flesh
Familiarity information: INGROWN used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Growing abnormally into the flesh
Synonyms:
ingrowing; ingrown
Context example:
an ingrown toenail
Similar:
unhealthy (not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind)
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