pecingine

Romanian

Etymology

From Latin petīginem, accusative singular of petīgō (“scab, eruption”), a popular form of impetīgo. Compare Italian petecchia.

Noun

pecingine f (plural pecingini)

  1. (popular) a popular name for various skin diseases which leave scabs, sores, eruptions, or lesions, such as eczema or ringworm
  2. (popular) a portion of terrain in which vegetation has disappeared due to parasites or disease

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