bumblefoot

[ buhm-buhl-foot ]

noun

, Veterinary Pathology.

1. a swelling, sometimes purulent, of the ball of the foot in fowl.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bumblefoot¹

First recorded in 1860–65; bumble ¹ + foot

Example Sentences

This time around, the counselors included such stalwarts as the Firm's Tony Franklin, Guns 'n' Roses' Bumblefoot, and Black Sabbath's Vinny Appice, among a host of others.

From Salon

The 4-year-old penguin named Lucas has lesions on his feet due to a chronic condition known as bumblefoot, which covers a range of avian foot problems, the San Diego Wildlife Alliance said Monday in a press release.

From Seattle Times

If left untreated, bumblefoot could lead to sepsis and death by infection.

From Seattle Times

Ms. McMahon said Lorax was being tested for an infection known as “bumblefoot,” which can be caused by bacteria found on human skin.

From New York Times

This article seemed to confirm reunion rumors that had smoldered ever since guitarists DJ Ashba and Bumblefoot left the group in recent years, McKagan played with GNR in 2014, and Slash let it slip to CBS News that he and Rose—who haven’t played together since mid-1993 and split in 1996 amid creative and personality differences—were on fine terms.

From Salon