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wrinkles

2 entries found.

  1. 1wrinkle (noun)
  2. 2wrinkle (verb)

Main Entry:
1wrin·kle Listen to the pronunciation of 1wrinkle
Pronunciation:
\ˈriŋ-kəl\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English, back-formation from wrinkled twisted, winding, probably from Old English gewrinclod, past participle of gewrinclian to wind, from ge-, perfective prefix + -wrinclian (akin to wrencan to wrench) — more at co-
Date:
14th century
1: a small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease ; specifically : one in the skin especially when due to age, worry, or fatigue2 a: method , technique b: a change in a customary procedure or method c: something new or different : innovation3: imperfection , irregularity
— wrin·kly Listen to the pronunciation of wrinkly \-k(ə-)lē\ adjective
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