alforza

Definitions of alforza
  1. noun
    a narrow flattened pleat or fold that is stitched in place
    synonyms: jareta, lorza
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    types:
    sisa
    a tapered tuck made in dressmaking
    type of:
    doblez, pliegue
    any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape
  2. noun
    a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
    synonyms: cicatriz, descalabradura, huella, lacra, marca, ramalazo, señal, yaya
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    callo
    bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone
    type of:
    síntoma
    (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
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