stye
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/staɪ/
small painful lump
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stye' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'stīge,' where 'stīgan' meant 'to rise.'
Historical Evolution
'stīge' transformed into the Middle English word 'sty,' and eventually became the modern English word 'stye.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a place for pigs,' but over time it evolved to also mean 'an eye infection.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small, painful lump on the inside or outside of the eyelid, caused by a bacterial infection.
She had a stye on her upper eyelid that made it difficult to blink.
Synonyms
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