Meaning
Inflammation of a mucous membrane.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English catarre, from Medieval Latin catarrus, from Late Latin catarrhus, from Ancient Greek κατάρροος (katárrhoos), which is derived from καταρρέω (katarrhéō, “to flow down”), which is composed of κατά (katá, “down”) and ῥέω (rhéō, “to flow”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles: