stigma Definition

stigma
noun stigmas

1. Shame or social disgrace.

Thesaurus: blemish, blot, disgrace, reproach, blame, slur, smirch, spot, stain, imputation; Antonym: credit.
2. A blemish or scar on the skin.
3. bot.
In a flowering plant: the sticky surface that receives pollen and which is situated at the tip of the style.
4. zool.
Any of a variety of pigmented markings or spots, eg the wingspot of certain butterflies.

Derivative: stigmatic
adj

Derivative: stigmatically
adverb

Etymology: 16c: Greek, meaning ‘brand', from stizein to mark with a tattoo.