Associations to the word «Wheal»

Wiktionary

WHEAL, noun. A small raised swelling on the skin, often itchy, caused by a blow from a whip or an insect bite etc.
WHEAL, noun. (UK) (dialect) (Cornwall) (mining) A mine.

Dictionary definition

WHEAL, noun. A raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions.

Wise words

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