erysipelas
noun /,ɛrɪ'sɪpələs/
- Definition
- an acute streptococcal infection characterized by deep-red inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes
- Example
- Here is an example sentence using 'erysipelas': She showed great erysipelas during the competition.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
4
Consonants
6
Length
10