Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
frieira
noun
/ˈfriːə.rə/
Definition
A frieira refers to a type of skin condition characterized by inflammation and cracking, often occurring in cold or wet environments.
Examples
- The frieira on her fingers was painful after spending hours outside in the cold.
- He learned that wearing warm gloves could help prevent frieira during winter.
- This year, she experienced frieira for the first time after skiing in the frigid temperatures.
Meaning
The term generally refers to chilblains, which are swelling and painful sores that appear on the skin as a response to cold temperatures.
Synonyms
- chilblains
- perniosis
- cold sores