Meaning of the word thrushthrush in English
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thrushthrush
US /θrʌʃ/
UK /θrʌʃ/
Noun
1.
a small or medium-sized songbird, typically having a brown back and spotted breast, and feeding on insects, worms, and berries.
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The sweet song of the thrush filled the morning air.
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A thrush was seen foraging for worms in the garden.
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2.
a fungal infection, especially of the mouth and throat, caused by Candida albicans and occurring particularly in infants and in people with compromised immune systems.
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The baby developed oral thrush, which caused white patches in her mouth.
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Adults can also get thrush, especially after taking antibiotics.
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