gout

[ɡʌut] · noun

Meaning

An extremely painful inflammation of joints, especially of the big toe, caused by a metabolic defect resulting in the accumulation of uric acid in the blood and the deposition of urates around the joints.
(usually followed by of) A spurt or splotch.
A disease of wheat and cornstalks, caused by insect larvae.
To spurt.
Taste; relish

Etymology / origin

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Related words

urarthritis(English)gouty arthritis(English)podagra(English)drop(English)drip(English)splash(English)trickle(English)tophaceous(English)tophi(English)nephrolithiasis(English)urate(English)uric(English)

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Sources

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