courbature

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See also: courbaturé

French

Etymology

courbatu +‎ -ure.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kuʁ.ba.tyʁ/
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Noun

courbature f (plural courbatures)

  1. stiffness (in the muscles), ache
    des courbaturesdelayed-onset muscle soreness
  2. founder, laminitis (horse ailment)

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