thrush
noun/θrʌʃ/
Frequency rank: #15,361 most common English word
Meaning
a fungal infection of the mouth or throat, or a type of songbird.
Example sentence
The doctor told her that the white patches on her tongue were caused by thrush.
Synonyms & related words
- candidiasis
- infection
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