First Known Use: 14th century
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tinea
noun tin·ea \ˈti-nē-ə\
Definition of TINEA
: any of several fungal infections of the skin; especially : ringworm
— tin·e·al \-nē-əl\ adjective
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Origin of TINEA
Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from Latin, worm, moth
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tinea
noun tin·ea \ˈtin-ē-ə\
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