redlegs

Meanings

• noun

  1. A condition in which the legs of an animal, especially a horse or a spider, are afflicted with swelling and discoloration, usually red, caused by insect bites or other injuries.

  - "The horse developed redlegs after being bitten by mosquitoes."
  - "The spider's redlegs were a sign of its aggressive nature."

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Rhymes

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ledges , edges

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Variants

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redleg , redlegs

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Etymology

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From Middle English reddeleg, red-legged, from red (color) + leg.

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Trivia

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1. Redlegs is also the name of a breed of chicken.

2. In the American Civil War, Confederate soldiers were sometimes called 'redlegs' because of their red trousers.

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1. swollen legs: A medical condition where the legs become swollen due to various causes, including insect bites, injuries, or diseases.

2. spider bite: An injury caused by the bite of a spider, which can result in various symptoms, including redlegs.

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In literature, 'redlegs' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe people with radical or extreme political views. In art, it can refer to the red legs of certain characters in mythology or folklore.

How to Memorize "redlegs"

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   - Imagine a horse or a spider with red, swollen legs.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Red Legs' to remember the word 'redlegs'.

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