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Etymology of the English word varicose

the English word varicose
derived from the Latin word varicosus (varicose; full of dilated veins)
derived from the Latin word varix (varicose vein)

Date

The earliest known usage of varicose in English dates from the 18th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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