bunion

American  

[buhn-yuhn] / ˈbʌn yən /

noun

1. inflammation of the synovial bursa of the big toe, usually resulting in enlargement of the joint and lateral displacement of the toe.

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bunion British  

/ ˈbʌnjən /

noun

1. swelling of the first joint of the big toe, which is displaced to one side. An inflamed bursa forms over the joint

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Etymology

Origin of bunion

First recorded in 1710–20; perhaps alteration of bunny (obsolete) “lump, swelling,” late Middle English bony, probably alteration of Old French buigne, buyne ( French beigne ) “swelling,” of Germanic origin; beignet

Example Sentences

There were physical benefits in addition to the relief for the bunions: He found comfort from the ground beneath him.

From Seattle Times

Twenty years ago, Joseph DeRuvo Jr. took off his shoes because of agonizing bunions.

From New York Times

I assume this is neuropathy as a result of bunion surgery and my second toe being permanently straightened several years ago.

From Seattle Times

Three years later, he was paid a "measly 500 quid" to appear as Jack Bell, a patient suffering from terrible bunions, in the second Carry On film, Carry On Nurse.

From BBC

Strangely, this adolescent foot had the very distinct protrusion of a bunion on its little toe.

From BBC

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