estigma

Definitions of estigma
  1. noun
    an external tracheal aperture in a terrestrial arthropod
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    type of:
    espiráculo
    a breathing orifice
  2. noun
    a symbol of disgrace or infamy
    synonyms: marca
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    types:
    demérito
    a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces
    pata hendida
    the mark of Satan
    type of:
    símbolo
    an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
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