greensickness

noun /'grin,sɪknɪs/

Definition
iron deficiency anemia in young women; characterized by weakness and menstrual disturbances and a green color to the skin
Example
He tried to understand the true meaning of 'greensickness'.
Synonyms
chlorosis
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
4
Consonants
9
Length
13

Word Statistics

Length
13
Syllables
3
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