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pyrosis


py·ro·sis

noun \pī-ˈrō-səs\

Definition of PYROSIS

Origin of PYROSIS

New Latin, from Greek pyrōsis burning, from pyroun to burn, from pyr fire — more at fire
First Known Use: 1789

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