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ringworm

ring·worm

US/ˈɹɪŋˌwɝm/ uncommon

noun

1.

infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches

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From Middle English ringworm (“ringworm; intestinal worm”), from Old English rengwyrm (“maw-worm, intestinal worm”), equivalent to ring + worm.

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