What is another word for stye?

Pronunciation: [stˈa͡ɪ] (IPA)

A stye, also known as a hordeolum, is a painful red lump that appears on the edge of the eyelid. Some common synonyms for stye include eye abscess, heat bump, blister, boil, and pimple. "Eye abscess" is a particularly descriptive term, as it suggests the presence of pus and inflammation. "Heat bump" is a colloquial term that connotes the warmth and tenderness of the affected area. "Blister" and "boil" both imply a small, raised area filled with fluid or pus. "Pimple" is a more generic term that can refer to any similar lesion, but it still conveys the discomfort and unsightliness of a stye.

Synonyms for Stye:

What are the hypernyms for Stye?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    eye infection, Bacterial Infection, eye disorder, eye inflammation, Healing disorder, Ophthalmic inflammation, Ophthalmologic disorder.

Usage examples for Stye

And what new revelation-what new message is coming to the multitudes here in England who are living in a paradise of sensual gratification, blinded, besotted, their world a sort of gorgeous pig-stye-" "Oh, that's all right," Lionel said, cheerfully.
"Prince Fortunatus"
William Black
But the song was quickly changed into a cry of despair when she reached the pig-stye, for there lay her cherished pig on its back, with its legs in the air and its eyes shut, just as if it were going to breathe its last breath.
"The Scottish Fairy Book"
Elizabeth W. Grierson
They maun hae a routhy stye.
"Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX"
Alexander Leighton

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