Word "QUINSY" Definitions:


Part of Speech:
Noun
Definition:
a painful pus filled inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissues; usually a complication of tonsillitis
Synonyms:
peritonsillar abscess

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Severe inflammation of the throat The Times Concise 31 May 2025
Multiple issues with unknown illness The Telegraph Toughie 24 May 2024
Abscess: one in five say, drained (6)
Rare complication of tonsillitis (6)
Acute inflammation of the tonsils The Telegraph General Knowledge 14 Feb 2021
Five arriving at once with unknown illness
Royal attendant overlooking leader keeps inches away, lifting blackcurrant plant
Inflammation of tonsils
Tonsilitis.
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