thrush
thrush Lexical Profile
thrush Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Any of numerous small or medium-sized songbirds of the family Turdidae, typically having a brownish back and a spotted breast, known for their melodious and complex songs.
"The quiet woods came alive at dawn with the clear, flutelike song of a wood thrush."
A fungal infection of the oral cavity caused by Candida albicans, characterized by white patches on the tongue and inner cheeks, commonly affecting infants and immunocompromised individuals.
"The pediatrician prescribed an antifungal oral suspension to treat the baby's thrush."
A bacterial infection of a horse's hoof, specifically affecting the frog, characterized by a foul-smelling black discharge and decay.
"After noticing the horse limping slightly, the farrier examined the hoof and immediately diagnosed a moderate case of thrush."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The term for the bird derives from Old English 'þrysce', of Germanic origin. The term for the disease appeared in the 17th century, of uncertain origin but likely related to Scandinavian words denoting decay or fungus.
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