bunion

[ buhn-yuhn ]

/ ˈbʌn yən /

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noun

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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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; cf. beignet

Words nearby bunion

bungle, bunglesome, bungstarter, bungwall, Bunin, bunion, bunionette, bunk, bunk bed, bunker, bunkerage

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How to use bunion in a sentence

Some people have narrow feet, or wide feet, or weird bumps and bunions, and the only way to really know how a boot feels is to try it on.
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SuperfeetEVA foam helps to absorb shock and provide pain relief, making this product a great pick for anyone who suffers from flat feet, bunions, arthritis, or Achilles tendonitis.
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These socks are recommended for wearers seeking relief for bunions and plantar fasciitis.
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Using the ridges made by the toes as steps, she clammered up to the dark bulge of the deity's godlike bunion.
The Jewels of Aptor|Samuel R. Delany

It was unbearable, especially the last time when a heel was set squarely upon Freckles' latest bunion.
Flamsted quarries|Mary E. Waller
In the general relaxation Dolly Beatty slipped off her tightest shoe, one bunion and four corns clamoring loudly for room.
Green Valley|Katharine Reynolds
When a bunion is forming it may be stopped by poulticing and carefully opening it with a lancet.
Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889|Barkham Burroughs
An enlargement of the basal joint of the great toe, probably a bunion, is also comparatively common.
The Bontoc Igorot|Albert Ernest Jenks

British Dictionary definitions for bunion

bunion

/ (ˈbʌnjən) /

noun

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

Word Origin for bunion

C18: perhaps from obsolete bunny a swelling, of uncertain origin

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