chilblain
/ˈtʃɪlbleɪn/
noun
- A painful, itchy swelling on the skin, usually on the fingers, toes, or ears, caused by exposure to cold and damp conditions.
- Wearing warm socks helps prevent a chilblain in winter.
- The doctor said the red, swollen spot on his toe was a chilblain from the cold weather.
- After playing in the snow without gloves, she developed a chilblain on her finger.