tragomaschalia

English

Etymology

From trag(us) (“goat”) +‎ -o- +‎ maschal- (“armpit”) +‎ -ia, from Ancient Greek τράγος (trágos, “he-goat”) and Ancient Greek μασχάλη (maskhálē, “armpit”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌtræɡəˌmæskəˈlaɪə/

Noun

tragomaschalia (uncountable)

1. (pathology, obsolete) A condition characterized by the smell of goats in the armpits, excessively stinky armpits.

References

• "tragomaschalia" in The Free Dictionary by Farlex, Medical Dictionary.
• "tragomaschalia" in Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary.
• "tragomaschalia" in Robertson's Words for a Modern Age.