parulis

[puh-roo-lis]

noun

Pathology.

1. gumboil.

parulis

/ pəˈruːlɪs /

noun

1. pathol another name for gumboil

Word History and Origins

Origin of parulis¹

< New Latin < Greek paroulís, equivalent to par- par- + -oulis, derivative of oûlon gum

Word History and Origins

Origin of parulis¹

C19: from _para- ¹ + Greek oulon gum

Example Sentences

The canker of the mouth ought to be distinguished from aphthæ, the epulis and parulis, scurvy, cancerous ulcers, venereal ulcers and exulceration from the use of mercury.

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Antonyms: innocence, inculpability. guiltless, a. inculpable, blameless, innocent. guilty, a. culpable, punishable, criminal, peccant, sinful. guise, n. way, custom, manner, mien; garb, shape, appearance, dress, cloak. gulch, n. gully, ravine. gulf, n.abyss, chasm; vortex, whirlpool, rapids, maelstrom; bay. gulfweed, n. sargasso. gull, n. cheat, swindle, humbug, fraud; dupe, gudgeon, cully; seamew, mew, cob. gullet, n. esophagus. gullible, a. credulous. gully, n. gulch, ravine, gorge, couloir. gumboll, n. parulis. gummy, a. viscous, adhesive. gumption, n.

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