What is another name for a beauty spot?
What is another word for beauty spot?
beauty mark | mole |
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nevus | patch |
birthmark | mark |
spot | blotch |
blot | discoloration |
What’s meaning of beauty spot?
English Language Learners Definition of beauty spot : a small dark mark (such as a mole) on a woman’s face. : a beautiful place.
Are beauty marks rare?
While only one percent of babies are born with beauty marks, you can develop them in childhood, adolescence, and for some, adulthood. Shakespeare was a fan of beauty marks. So much so that he embellished his protagonist Imogen, from the play Cymbeline, with one. Beauty marks appear in one out of 100 people.
Why do we have beauty spots?
They emerge for a variety of reasons: In some cases, people have a genetic predisposition, but also the exposure to sunlight or medical substances can trigger the emergence of the spots. Also, a weakened immune system or changes in the hormonal balance can cause them, like in puberty or pregnancy.
What do beauty marks mean on your face?
A beauty mark or beauty spot is a euphemism for a type of dark facial mark so named because such birthmarks are sometimes considered an attractive feature. Medically, such “beauty marks” are generally melanocytic nevus, more specifically the compound variant.
Are beauty spots lucky?
Women with beauty marks on their forehead will have the good fortune to travel the world, and moles specifically located in between the eyebrows can signify wealth and fortune (via The Times of India).
Do beauty marks grow?
Although they can grow at any point in life, most moles appear at birth and in young kids, as well as young adults. Pre-existing moles can also darken or become more noticeable from sun exposure.