Saint Anthony's fire

A form of St. Anthony's fire — Ergotism, a disease characterised by gangrene and a burning sensation in the hands and feet.

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Meanings

nounSaint Anthony's fire (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of St. Anthony's fire.
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APA

Saint Anthony's fire. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Saint%20Anthony's%20fire

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