Wednesday, September 12, 2007

The definition of kibe

kibe /kaɪb/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[kahyb] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun Medicine/Medical. a chapped or ulcerated chilblain, esp. on the heel.


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[Origin: 1350–1400; ME kybe, perh. < Welsh cibi]
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