CORYZA

rhinitis, coryza

(noun) an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

coryza (countable and uncountable, plural coryzas or coryzae or coryzæ)

(pathology) Inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the nasal cavity, usually causing a running nose, nasal congestion and loss of smell.

Source: Wiktionary


Co*ry"za (k-r"z), n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)

Definition: Nasal catarrh.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

5 May 2025

UNEXPLOITED

(adjective) not developed, improved, exploited or used; “vast unexploited (or undeveloped) natural resources”; “taxes on undeveloped lots are low”


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

coffee icon