yaws Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈjɔːz/
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Yaws as a Noun
1
A contagious tropical disease, caused by the spirochete Treponema pertenue, characterized by yellowish or reddish tumors, which often resemble berries.
2
plural of yaw
Yaws as a Verb
1
third-person singular simple present indicative of yaw
Word Forms & Grammar
yaws (uncountable)
yaws
Origin of Yaws
Origin 1: Uncertain. Attested since the 1670s, perhaps from an English creole (or other language) of the Caribbean.[1]
Origin 2: Inflected forms.
Quick Facts About Yaws
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈjɔːz/ |
| Meaning | A contagious tropical disease, caused by the spirochete Treponema pertenue, characterized by yellowish or… |