whitlow

noun /'hwɪtloʊ/

Definition
a purulent infection at the end of a finger or toe in the area surrounding the nail
Example
Here is an example sentence using 'whitlow': She showed great whitlow during the competition.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
2
Consonants
5
Length
7

Word Statistics

Length
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble Score
Frequency
2.48

Word Characteristics