Eschar

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɛskɑː/

Origin

From French eschare (now escarre) or Late Latin eschara ("scar, scab"), from Ancient Greek εσχαρα ("hearth, brazier, scab").

Full definition of eschar

Noun

1. A dry, dark scab or scar, especially as a result of burning.
• 1965, John Fowles, The MagusIn another minute there was no letter; but, as with every other relationship in my life, an eschar of ashes. The word is rare, but exact.

Related terms

• escharotic

Anagrams

• achers, Arches, arches, casher, chaser, search