coryza

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

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

Borrowed from Latin corȳza, from Ancient Greek κόρυζα (kóruza, “nasal mucus”).

Homais asked to be allowed to keep on his skull-cap, for fear of coryza; then, turning to his neighbour-- “Madame is no doubt a little fatigued; one gets jolted so abominably in our ‘Hirondelle.’” “That is true,” replied Emma; “but moving about always amuses me. — Madame Bovary, Gustave Flaubert

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