YAWS


Meaning of YAWS in English

noun a disease, occurring in the antilles and in africa, characterized by yellowish or reddish tumors, of a contagious character, which, in shape and appearance, often resemble currants, strawberries, or raspberries. there are several varieties of this disease, variously known as framboesia, pian, verrugas, and crab-yaws.

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