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Definition of gout

gout

/ɡaʊt/
gout
Adverb:goutily
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Plural:gouts
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Adjective:gouty
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1

A painful form of inflammatory arthritis caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the blood, leading to crystal deposits in the joints, most commonly at the base of the big toe.

Example

"The physician advised him to reduce his intake of red meat and shellfish to help prevent recurrent attacks of gout."

2

A large drop, clot, or splash of something, especially blood or smoke (literary).

Example

"Thick gouts of black smoke billowed from the chimney of the old factory."

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gouritz
gourmand
gourmet
gout
gouty
govern
governable

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old French goute, derived from Latin gutta meaning "drop." The medical condition was so named in medieval medicine because it was believed to be caused by drops of diseased humor seeping from the blood into the joints.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gout. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gout
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