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contras1970

stigmata is the plural form of stigma, which is

    1 a archaic :  a scar left by a hot iron
      b         :  a mark of shame or discredit

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stigmata

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The link you provided says

> "When the plural form stigmata is used, it usually refers to the nail wounds on Christ's hands and feet, wounds which have sometimes reappeared on the hands or feet of later worshippers such as St. Francis."

usually !~ (always|only). OP's usage was fine and the complainant looked more ignorant than petty.

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