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gout

Syllabification: (gout)
Pronunciation: /gout/

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Definition of gout

noun

  • 1a disease in which defective metabolism of uric acid causes arthritis, especially in the smaller bones of the feet, deposition of chalkstones, and episodes of acute pain.
  • 2 literary a drop or spot, especially of blood, smoke, or flame:gouts of flame and phlegm

Derivatives

goutiness

Pronunciation: /-tēnis/

noun

gouty

adjective

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French goute, from medieval Latin gutta, literally 'drop' (because gout was believed to be caused by the dropping of diseased matter from the blood into the joints)

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