bunion
noun
inflammation of the synovial bursa of the big toe, usually resulting in enlargement of the joint and lateral displacement of the toe.
bunions
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pluralof bunion.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"They took some photos and we were told it was bunions, which I didn't believe."
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2022
Even if you know your size, you may have bunions, arch issues or other complications, Henderson said.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 9, 2022
Meanwhile, Dr. Judith F. Baumhauer, an orthopedic surgeon at University of Rochester Medical Center, has been removing more bunions, which are bony protrusions at the base of the big toe.
From New York Times ● Apr. 18, 2022
She had pointy glasses and preferred sensible shoes that wouldn’t hurt her bunions.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 30, 2021
Kendra despised working on Nero’s feet the most, from the roughness of his cracked heels, to the smooth pads of his calluses, to the lumpy bunions on his toes.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
