English Explanatory Dictionary

suppurate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To form or discharge pus.
  2. To cause to generate pus.

Pronunciation

/ˈsʌpjəreɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-suppurate.wav

Word forms

suppurate suppurates suppurating suppurated

Etymology

From Latin suppūrātus, past participle of suppūrō, from pūr-, stem of pūs.

Derived words

unsuppurated
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