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sain·t an·tho·ny's fire

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  1. Saint Anthony's firenoun

    any of several inflammatory or gangrenous skin conditions

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  1. saint anthony's fire

    Saint Anthony's Fire refers to several conditions that can cause intense skin irritation and a burning sensation. Most commonly, it refers to Ergotism, a condition caused by long-term ingestion of certain fungi contaminating rye and other grains, resulting in severe physical and mental effects, including a burning sensation. It can also refer to Erysipelas, an acute infection typically caused by the bacteria streptococcus, which results in skin rashes. The term originates from the belief that praying to Saint Anthony could alleviate the symptoms.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of saint anthony's fire in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of saint anthony's fire in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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