WHITLOW


Meaning of WHITLOW in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' hwit-( ˌ )l ō , ' wit-

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English whitflawe, whitflowe, whitlowe

Date: 14th century

: a deep usually suppurative inflammation of the finger or toe especially near the end or around the nail ― called also felon

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