wen

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noun (1)

ˈwen 

: an abnormal growth or a cyst protruding from a surface especially of the skin

wen

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noun (2)

ˈwen 

less common variant of wynn

: a runic letter used in Old English and Middle English to represent the consonant \w\

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English wenn, from Old English; akin to Middle Low German wene wen

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

wen

noun

ˈwen

: a cyst formed by blocking a skin gland and filled with fatty material

Medical Definition

wen

noun

ˈwen 

: sebaceous cyst

broadly : an abnormal growth or a cyst protruding from a surface especially of the skin