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1. (n.) thrush
any of various typically dull-plumaged songbirds of the subfamily Turdinae (family Muscicapidae), of nearly worldwide distribution: many species are outstanding singers.
2. thrush
any of various superficially similar birds, as the waterthrushes.
3. thrush
Older Slang. a female singer.
4. (n.) thrush
a disease of the mouth characterized by a whitish growth and ulcerations, caused by a fungus of the genus Candida, esp.
C albicans.
5. thrush
(in horses) a diseased condition of the frog of the foot.
Etymology: (1655–65; akin to Dan tröske, Sw torsk)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) thrush
candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults
2. (noun) thrush
a woman who sings popular songs
3. (noun) thrush
songbirds characteristically having brownish upper plumage with a spotted breast
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) thrush
any one of numerous species of singing birds belonging to Turdus and allied genera. They are noted for the sweetness of their songs
2. (noun) thrush
any one of numerous species of singing birds more or less resembling the true thrushes in appearance or habits; as the thunderbird and the American brown thrush (or thrasher). See Brown thrush
3. (noun) thrush
an affection of the mouth, fauces, etc., common in newly born children, characterized by minute ulcers called aphthae. See Aphthae
4. (noun) thrush
an inflammatory and suppurative affection of the feet in certain animals. In the horse it is in the frog
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