thrush
1 of 2noun (1)
ˈthrəsh 
: any of numerous small or medium-sized birds of an oscine family (Turdidae, the thrush family) or in some classifications a subfamily (Turdinae of the family Muscicapidae) which are mostly of a plain color often with spotted underparts and many of which are excellent singers
thrush
2 of 2noun (2)
1
: a disease that is caused by a fungus (Candida albicans), occurs especially in infants and children, and is marked by white patches in the oral cavity
broadly : candidiasis
vaginal thrush
2
: a suppurative disorder of the feet in various animals (such as a horse)
Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle English thrusche, from Old English thrysce; akin to Old English throstle thrush, Old High German droscala, Latin turdus
Noun (2)
probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Danish trøske thrush, Swedish torsk
First Known Use
Noun (1)
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Noun (2)
1665, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing thrush
Kids Definition
thrush
noun
ˈthrəsh
: a usually brown bird that has a spotted breast and a melodious song
Medical Definition
thrush
noun
ˈthrəsh
1
: a disease that is caused by a fungus of the genus Candida (C. albicans), occurs especially in infants and children, and is marked by white patches in the oral cavity
broadly : candidiasis
vaginal thrush
2
: a suppurative disorder of the feet in various animals (as the horse)