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Blain

Noun (singular):

A blister or sore, especially on the skin or mucous membranes.

Example sentence: He developed a painful blain on his foot after walking barefoot on hot sand.

Noun (plural):

A type of fungus that forms edible mushroom caps.

Example sentence: The chef used fresh blains from the mushroom farm to create a delicious risotto.

Verb:

To inflict or cause a blister or sore.

Example sentence: The hot iron accidentally blained her finger, causing immediate pain.

Adjective:

Suffering from blains; blistered or sore.

Example sentence: Her blain-covered hands were a result of the allergic reaction to the new detergent.

Local usage:

In the local dialect, "blain" is the term for a small village or hamlet.

Example sentence: The inhabitants of the blain organized a traditional festival to celebrate their tight-knit community.