dropsy Meaning & Definition
/ˈdrɒp.si/
What Does Dropsy Mean?
Dropsy is a noun that means Edema, swelling.
Quick Facts About Dropsy
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdrɒp.si/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | oedema, edema and water sickness |
| Plural | dropsies |
Dropsy Definition (Noun)
- Edema, swelling.
Noun
- Swelling, edema, often from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Synonyms of Dropsy
Dropsy synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
dropsy (usually uncountable, plural dropsies)
Words That Rhyme With Dropsy
Origin of Dropsy
From Middle English dropesie, idropesie, from Old French idropsie, ydropisie, from Latin hydrōps, from Ancient Greek ὕδρωψ (húdrōps), from ὕδωρ (húdōr, “water”). Doublet of hydropsy and hydrops.
Dropsy Pronunciation
You say dropsy as /ˈdrɒp.si/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (drɒp).
Quick Answers About Dropsy
What part of speech is dropsy?
Dropsy is a noun.
What is another word for dropsy?
Close synonyms of dropsy are oedema, edema and water sickness. See the full list of dropsy synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of dropsy?
The plural of dropsy is dropsies.