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jacinth

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Definition (Entry 3 of 3)

  • of or relating to the colon //colic lymph nodes
First Known Use
Noun
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective (1)
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Adjective (2)
1615, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Medieval Latin colica (passio) intestinal (suffering), from Late Latin colicus of the colon, colicky, from Greek kōlikos, from kōlon, alteration of kolon colon
colic
noun

Synonyms

colic
noun

Synonyms

  • as in cramps, gripes
    Synonyms & Near Synonyms