"longing mark" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: longing marks [plural]
Etymology: So named due to the belief that a mother's desire or longing during pregnancy leaves the mark upon the child. Head templates: {{en-noun}} longing mark (plural longing marks)
  1. (anatomy, dated) birthmark Tags: dated Categories (topical): Anatomy Synonyms: longing-mark
    Sense id: en-longing_mark-en-noun-jcwUOoa- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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