eschar

From French eschare (now escarre) or Late Latin eschara (“scar, scab”), from Ancient Greek εσχαρα (eskhara, “hearth, brazier, scab”).

• IPA^(key): /ˈɛskɑː/

eschar (plural eschars)

1. A dry, dark scab or scar, especially as a result of burning.
   • 1965, John Fowles, The Magus

     In another minute there was no letter; but, as with every other relationship in my life, an eschar of ashes. The word is rare, but exact.

• escharotic

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