podagra


po·dag·ra

noun \pə-ˈda-grə\

Definition of PODAGRA

: a painful condition of the big toe caused by gout

Origin of PODAGRA

Middle English, from Latin, from Greek, literally, foot trap, from pod-, pous + agra hunt, catch; probably akin to Greek agein to drive, lead — more at agent
First Known Use: 14th century

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