maca — meaning in English

English meaning

• blemish noun A small mark or flaw that spoils an otherwise clean or attractive surface.
• bruise noun A discoloured mark on the skin caused by a blow that damages blood vessels underneath without breaking the surface.
• maca noun A hardy Andean plant grown for its turnip-like root, or a supplement made from that root, often taken for energy or hormone balance.

Senses

maca is used for these senses in English:

• blemish A small flaw which spoils the appearance of something, a stain, a spot.
• bruise A dark mark on fruit or vegetables caused by a blow to the surface.
• maca Any of species Lepidium meyenii, an Andean medicinal herb, or an extract of the root of this plant.

blemish — full definition

1. noun A small mark or flaw that spoils an otherwise clean or attractive surface.
2. verb To spoil the appearance or reputation of something.

bruise — full definition

1. noun A discoloured mark on the skin caused by a blow that damages blood vessels underneath without breaking the surface.
2. verb To cause this kind of mark by striking or knocking something.
3. verb To hurt someone's feelings or pride.

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