Definitions for prurigos

prurigos pru·ri·go

Spelling: [proo-rahy-goh]
IPA: /prʊˈraɪ goʊ/

Prurigos is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 182 anagrams from letters in prurigos (gioprrsu).

Definitions for prurigos

noun

  1. a skin condition characterized by itching papules.

Origin of prurigos

1640-50; Latin prūrigō an itching; see prurient

Examples for prurigos

As an anodyne application in irritable ulcers, ringworm, prurigo, and some other skin diseases.

Two diseases of the time are, faction and fussiness—the one a fever, the other a prurigo.

Dr. Willan, in one case of prurigo senilis, observed a number of small insects on the patient's skin and linen.

To allay the itching in prurigo, and some other skin diseases.

Word Value for prurigos
Scrable

10

Words with friends

13

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