sterigmata

/stɛrɪɡˈmeɪtə/

Definitions

1. noun

marks or wounds on the body of a Christian martyr, said to bleed periodically, especially the stigmata of Saint Francis of Assisi.

“The nun’s stigmata were a testament to her devotion and suffering.”

Synonyms

  • marks
  • stigmata
  • wounds

Antonyms

  • cures
  • healing