Definition of JAUNDICE

jaundice

Meanings

Plural: jaundices

Noun

  • yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood; can be a symptom of gallstones or liver infection or anemia
  • a rough and bitter manner
  • A morbid condition, characterized by yellowness of the eyes, skin, and urine.
  • A feeling of bitterness, resentment or jealousy.

Verb

  • distort adversely
    • "Jealousy had jaundiced his judgment"
  • affect with, or as if with, jaundice
  • To affect with jaundice; to color by prejudice or envy; to prejudice.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English jaundis, jaunis, from Middle French jaunisse, from jaune (“yellow”) + -isse (“-ness”). Jaune, from Old French jalne, from Latin galbinus (“yellowish”), from galbus (“yellow”).

Scrabble Score: 18

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

Words With Friends Score: 23

jaundice is a valid Words With Friends word