# callus vs caucus

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### callus
*noun · IPA /ˈkæləs/ · frequency rank #47,517*
A hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use.

### caucus
*noun · IPA /ˈkɔː.kəs/ · frequency rank #13,295*
A usually preliminary meeting of party members to nominate candidates for public office or delegates to be sent to a nominating convention, or to confer regarding policy.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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