bruises

bruis-es · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of bruise; discolored areas on the skin from injury.

  2. 2.

    Similar marks on fruit or vegetables.

  3. 3.

    Third person singular present of bruise.

Related words

See also: bruise, injury, wound
Synonyms: contusions, marks

Etymology

From Old French "bruisier" meaning to break, with plural suffix "-es."