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nounDefinition of THRUSH
1
: a disease that is caused by a fungus (Candida albicans), occurs especially in infants and children, and is marked by white patches in the oral cavity; broadly : candidiasis <vaginal thrush>
2
: a suppurative disorder of the feet in various animals (as a horse)
Origin of THRUSH
probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Dan trøske thrush, Swedish torsk
First Known Use: 1665
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