First Known Use: 1687
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parotid
adjective pa·rot·id \pə-ˈrä-təd\
Definition of PAROTID
: of or relating to the parotid gland
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Origin of PAROTID
New Latin parotid-, parotis parotid gland, from Latin, tumor near the ear, from Greek parōtid-, parōtis, from para- + ōt-, ous ear — more at ear
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