Definition of GOITRE

goitre

Meanings

Plural: goitres

Noun

  • abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet
  • An enlargement of the front and sides of the neck caused by inflammation of the thyroid gland.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from French, either from Old French goitron (“throat, neck, goitre”), itself from Vulgar Latin *gutturiō, *gutturiōnem (“throat, goitre-like protrusions”), from Latin guttur, or a back-formation from French goitreux (“goitered”).

Scrabble Score: 7

goitre is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
goitre is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
goitre is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

goitre is a valid Words With Friends word