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whelk

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of whelk

a small, inflamed swelling of the skin

  • unsightly whelks covered the beggar's face
Synonyms of whelk

boil, fester, hickey, papule, pimple, pock, pustule, zit [slang]
Words Related to whelk

blackhead, blister, milium, whitehead

bump, lump, protuberance

sore, wart, weal, welt

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