How Do You Spell PORRIGO?

Pronunciation: [pˈɒɹɪɡˌə͡ʊ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "porrigo" can be a bit tricky as it contains a double "r" and "g" with a silent "o" in the middle. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /pəˈrɪɡəʊ/. The first syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, followed by a strong "r" sound. The second syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound and a soft "g" sound. The last syllable has a long "o" sound. Remembering the phonetic transcription can help with the correct spelling of this word.

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PORRIGO Meaning and Definition

  1. Any scurfy disease of the scalp-ringworm, favus, or eczema.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for PORRIGO

  • porrige
  • oorrigo
  • lorrigo
  • -orrigo
  • 0orrigo
  • pirrigo
  • pkrrigo
  • plrrigo
  • pprrigo
  • p0rrigo
  • p9rrigo
  • poerigo
  • pofrigo
  • potrigo
  • po5rigo
  • po4rigo
  • poreigo
  • pordigo
  • porfigo
  • por5igo

Etymology of PORRIGO

The word "porrigo" is derived from Latin. It comes from the verb "porrigere", which means "to stretch out" or "to extend". In Latin, "porrigo" is a noun that refers to a kind of contagious skin disease, particularly scabies or itch. The term was used to describe the characteristic spreading nature of such a skin condition. Over time, the word "porrigo" has evolved and is no longer commonly used in medical terminology today.

Plural form of PORRIGO is PORRIGOS

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