Definition of DROPSY

dropsy

Plural: dropsies

Noun

  • An outdated term for edema, excessive fluid accumulation in tissues.
  • swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
  • Edema, swelling.

Examples

  • His score suffered from a dropsy of poor word choices.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English dropesie, idropesie, from Old French idropsie, ydropisie, from Latin hydrōps, from Ancient Greek ὕδρωψ (húdrōps), from ὕδωρ (húdōr, “water”). Doublet of hydropsy and hydrops.

Synonyms

edema, hydrops, oedema, water sickness

Scrabble Score: 12

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

Words With Friends Score: 12

dropsy: valid Words With Friends Word