athlete's foot
nounPathology.
a contagious disease, caused by a fungus that thrives on moist surfaces; ringworm of the feet.
Origin of athlete's foot
1An Americanism dating back to 1925–30
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British Dictionary definitions for athlete's foot
athlete's foot
noun
a fungal infection of the skin of the foot, esp between the toes and on the soles: Technical name: tinea pedis
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Cultural definitions for athlete's foot
athlete's foot
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