oxyure

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French

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ὀξύς οὐρά (oxús ourá, literally sharp tail).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɔk.sjyʁ/
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Noun

oxyure m (plural oxyures)

  1. pinworm

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