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sore throat

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sore throat
n.
Any of various inflammations of the tonsils, pharynx, or larynx characterized by pain in swallowing.
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Noun1.sore throatsore throat - inflammation of the fauces and pharynx
pharyngitis, raw throat
inflammatory disease - a disease characterized by inflammation
septic sore throat, strep throat, streptococcal sore throat, streptococcus tonsilitis, throat infection - an infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus


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But at this juncture Judy Pineau appeared to say that Sara, with her usual luck, had a sore throat, and that her mother consequently would not permit her to come.
The Golden Road by Montgomery, Lucy Maud View in context
Though heavy and feverish, with a pain in her limbs, and a cough, and a sore throat, a good night's rest was to cure her entirely; and it was with difficulty that Elinor prevailed on her, when she went to bed, to try one or two of the simplest of the remedies.
Sense and Sensibility by Austen, Jane View in context
Jones-- therefore do not be alarmed if you should hear of his having been to me-- and, excepting a sore throat and headache, there is not much the matter with me.
Pride and Prejudice by Austen, Jane View in context
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