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quinsy

noun

A painful pus filled inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissues; usually a complication of tonsillitis

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Word length
6
Starts with
Q
Ends with
Y
Contains
UI
Scrabble score
18

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ˈkwɪnzi

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noun

  1. A painful pus filled inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissues; usually a complication of tonsillitis

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