alphos en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈalfəs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈælfəs/ (General-American)
Etymology
From Latin alphos, from Ancient Greek ἀλφός (alphós, “dull white, used for some leprosy, psoriasis, etc.”).
Meanings
- (obsolete, uncountable) Any disease causing dull white or silvery spots on the skin, including non-contagious forms of leprosy and psoriasis.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| alphus | alternative | lexicographic |