ground itch

noun

1. a disease of the skin of the feet, caused by penetration of hookworm larvae, characterized by a blisterlike eruption and itching.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ground itch¹

An Americanism dating back to 1815–25

Example Sentences

When this happens the parasite, in passing through the skin, produces the disease known as “ground-itch.”

From Project Gutenberg

In foul foot, or ground itch, of cattle, the inflammation of the skin and toes usually affects but one foot.

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It is their entrance through the skin that causes ground itch or dew itch.

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