wart

• Kleiner, harter, abnormer Wucherung auf der Haut, meist durch Viren verursacht; im weiteren Sinne ein kleiner runder Auswuchs bei Pflanzen oder Tieren oder ein unerwünschter Fehler.

A noun referring to a small, hard, abnormal growth on the skin caused by a virus, or by extension a small rounded protuberance on plants or animals, or an undesirable imperfection.

1. Skin growthB1formalmedical

   A small, hard, abnormal growth on the skin caused by a virus.

   Warze

   • The doctor removed a wart from his finger.
   • Warts are contagious and can spread through direct contact.
   • She used a special cream to treat the wart on her hand.

   Synonymeverruca

2. Small protuberanceB2formal

   A small, rounded bump or outgrowth on a plant or animal.

   Warze

   • The toad's skin was covered in small warts.
   • Some plants have warts on their stems as a natural feature.
   • The wart on the tree trunk was a sign of a fungal infection.

   Synonymebumpexcrescencenoduleoutgrowthprotuberancetubercleverruca

3. ImperfectionB2informal

   A minor flaw or undesirable feature in something or someone.

   Schönheitsfehler

   • The plan was good, but it had a few warts that needed fixing.
   • He accepted her with all her warts and all.
   • The software is excellent, but there are some warts in the user interface.

   Synonymeblemishblotdefectfailingflawimperfectionshortcomingstainweakness

   Antonymeidealperfection