Meaning
A type of deformed growth occurring on the skin caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English warte, werte, from Old English wearte, from Proto-West Germanic *wartā, from Proto-Germanic *wartǭ. Cognate with Dutch wrat, German Warze, Hunsrik Waarz, Swedish vårta and Danish vorte.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 9 recorded puzzles: