‖n. [ L., fr. Gr. &unr_; a burning heat. ] (Med.) Great heat, as of the body in fever. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ NL., from Gr. &unr_; mark caused by burning, fr. &unr_;. See Encaustic. ] (Med.) An ulcer in the eye, upon the cornea, which causes the loss of the humors. Dunglison. [ 1913 Webster ]