First Known Use: circa 1890
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1adenoid
noun ad·e·noid \ˈa-də-ˌnȯid, ˈad-ˌnȯid\
Definition of ADENOID
: either of two abnormally enlarged masses of lymphoid tissue at the back of the pharynx that usually obstruct the nasal and ear passages; also : such a mass when not abnormally enlarged —usually used in plural
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Origin of ADENOID
Greek adenoeidēs glandular, from adēn
Rhymes with ADENOID
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2adenoid
adjective
Definition of ADENOID
1
: of or relating to the adenoids
2
: relating to, affected with, or associated with abnormally enlarged adenoids <a severe adenoid condition> <adenoid facies>
First Known Use of ADENOID
circa 1947
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