Saint Anthony's fire


Saint Anthony's fire

noun

Definition of SAINT ANTHONY'S FIRE

: any of several inflammations or gangrenous conditions (as erysipelas or ergotism) of the skin

First Known Use of SAINT ANTHONY'S FIRE

14th century

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