Synonyms for callus

Synonyms for (noun) callus

Synonyms: callus

Definition: (botany) an isolated thickening of tissue, especially a stiff protuberance on the lip of an orchid

Similar words: plant process, enation

Definition: a natural projection or outgrowth from a plant body or organ


Synonyms: callus

Definition: bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone

Similar words: cicatrice, cicatrix, scar

Definition: a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue


Synonyms: callosity, callus

Definition: an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)

Similar words: hardening

Definition: abnormal hardening or thickening of tissue


Synonyms for (verb) callus

Synonyms: callus

Definition: form a callus or calluses

Usage: His foot callused

Similar words: indurate, harden

Definition: become hard or harder

Usage: The wax hardened


Synonyms: callus

Definition: cause a callus to form on

Usage: The long march had callused his feet

Similar words: harden, indurate

Definition: make hard or harder

Usage: The cold hardened the butter


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