SYCOSIS

Etymology

Noun

sycosis (plural sycoses)

(pathology) A pustular eruption that affects the scalp or the bearded part of the face

Source: Wiktionary


Sy*co"sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)

Definition: A pustular eruption upon the scalp, or the beared part of the face, whether due to ringworm, acne, or impetigo.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

3 May 2025

DESIRABLE

(adjective) worth having or seeking or achieving; “a desirable job”; “computer with many desirable features”; “a desirable outcome”


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Coffee Trivia

Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be “dancing” after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. That’s how the first coffee drink was born.

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