Definition of CATARRH

catarrh

Plural: catarrhs

Noun

  • Inflammation of a mucous membrane, especially in the respiratory tract.
  • inflammation of the nose and throat with increased production of mucus
  • Inflammation of a mucous membrane.
  • Especially, that of the nose and throat.
  • Inflammation of a mucous membrane.
  • The discharge (fluid) associated with this condition.
  • Inflammation of a mucous membrane.
  • Rhinitis or rhinosinusitis; cold or coldlike illness; common cold.

Examples

  • He coughed violently and spit out the catarrh irritating his throat.
  • Playing CATARRH might make your opponent sneeze, but it’s a valid word in Scrabble.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English catarre, from Medieval Latin catarrus, from Late Latin catarrhus, from Ancient Greek κατάρροος (katárrhoos), which is derived from καταρρέω (katarrhéō, “I flow down”), which is composed of κατά (katá, “down”) and ῥέω (rhéō, “I flow”).

Synonyms

coryza

Scrabble Score: 12

catarrh: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
catarrh: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
catarrh: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

catarrh: valid Words With Friends Word