podagra

noun

po·​dag·​ra pə-ˈda-grə 

: a painful condition of the big toe caused by gout

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin, from Greek, literally, foot trap, from pod-, pous + agra hunt, catch; probably akin to Greek agein to drive, lead — more at agent

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

podagra

noun

po·​dag·​ra pə-ˈdag-rə 

1

: gout

2

: a painful condition of the big toe caused by gout