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thrush2

Syllabification: (thrush)

Pronunciation: /THrəSH/

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Definition of thrush

noun

1infection of the mouth and throat by a yeastlike fungus, causing whitish patches. Also called candidiasis.
- The fungus belongs to the genus Candida, subdivision Deuteromycotina, in particular C. albicans
infection of the genitals with C. albicans fungus.

2a chronic condition affecting the frog of a horse’s foot, causing the accumulation of a dark, foul-smelling substance. Also called canker.

Origin:

mid 17th century: origin uncertain; ²sense 1 possibly related to Swedish torsk and Danish troske; ²sense 2 perhaps from dialect frush in the same sense, perhaps from Old French fourchette 'frog of a horse's hoof'

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