catarrh

noun

inflammation of the mucous membranes in one of the airways or cavities of the body

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Pronunciation: /kəˈtɑɹ/

noun

Etymology: From Middle English catarre, from Medieval Latin catarrus, from Late Latin catarrhus, from Ancient Greek κατάρροος (katárrhoos), which is derived from καταρρέω (katarrhéō, “to flow down”), which is composed of κατά (katá, “down”) and ῥέω (rhéō, “to flow”).

Inflammation of a mucous membrane.
“And then as to your ſcurvys, and gouts, rheumatiſms, conſumptions, coughs and catarrhs, tar-vvater and turpentine vvill make you as ſound as a roach.”
“Jonah mixed him a pitch-like potion of gin and molasses, which he swore was a sovereign cure for all colds and catarrhs whatsoever […]”
Inflammation of a mucous membrane.
“He coughed violently and spat out the catarrh irritating his throat.”
Inflammation of a mucous membrane.