pus Synonyms & Antonyms
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Pus as a Symbol
ISO 639-2 & ISO 639-3 language code for Pashto.
Pus as a Noun
A whitish-yellow or yellow substance composed primarily of dead white blood cells and dead pyogenic bacteria, normally found in regions of bacterial infection.
Pus was seeping out of the wound.
Pus as a Verb
To emit pus.
Pus in a Sentence
Pus was seeping out of the wound.
Word Forms & Grammar
pus (usually uncountable, plural pura)
pus (third-person singular simple present pusses, present participle pussing, simple past and past participle pussed)
Words That Rhyme With Pus
Origin of Pus
From Middle English pus (15th c.), a borrowing from Latin pus (“pus”). Widely displaced quitter and atter in this sense.
Pus: Key Facts
| Part of speech | symbol, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /pʌs/ |
| Meaning | ISO 639-2 & ISO 639-3 language code for Pashto |
| Plural | pura |
| Verb forms | pusses, pussing, pussed |
Questions People Ask About Pus
Is pus a symbol or a noun?
Pus is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is the plural of pus?
The plural of pus is pura.
What is the past tense of pus?
The past tense of pus is pussed. The present participle is pussing.