Meaning of the word chilblain in English

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chilblain

US /ˈtʃɪl.bleɪn/
UK /ˈtʃɪl.bleɪn/

Noun

a painful, itching swelling on the skin, typically on a hand or foot, caused by exposure to cold

Example:
After walking in the snow, her toes developed painful chilblains.
Wearing warm socks can help prevent chilblains.