thrush2
Pronunciation: /θrʌʃ/
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Definition of thrush
noun
- 1infection of the mouth and throat with candida, a yeast-like 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 the candida fungus, causing a whitish discharge. Also called candidiasis.
- 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; thrush2 (sense 1) possibly related to Swedish torsk and Danish troske; thrush2 (sense 2) perhaps from dialect frush in the same sense, perhaps from Old French fourchette 'frog of a horse's hoof'