thrush
|thrush|
/θrʌʃ/
bird or fungal infection
Etymology
'thrush' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'þrysce', where 'þrysce' referred to the bird species.
'þrysce' changed from Old English word 'þrysce' and eventually became the modern English word 'thrush'.
Initially, it meant 'a type of bird', but over time it also came to refer to a fungal infection.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small or medium-sized songbird, typically having a brown back, spotted breast, and a melodious song.
The thrush sang beautifully in the early morning.
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Noun 2
a fungal infection of the mouth and throat, characterized by white patches, caused by Candida species.
The baby was diagnosed with thrush and needed treatment.
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