Etymology

bumblefoot

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Today it means: Ulcerative pododermatitis, a bacterial infection and inflammatory reaction on the feet of birds and rodents. Full definition →

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The story

From bumble (“referring to the clumsy gait caused by the swelling”) + foot.

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