thrush — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Any of numerous species of songbirds of the cosmopolitan family Turdidae, such as the song thrush, mistle thrush, bluebird, and American robin.

   Examples

   I felt comforted by the song of the redbreast, and I thought I felt less lonely and deserted as long as I heard the merry notes of the thrush.

2. A female singer.

   Usage

   • US usage
   • Colloquial

Noun

1. A fungal infection caused by species of genus Candida, affecting the mouth or vagina; candidiasis.

   Synonyms

   candidiasis

   Related words

   candidaturdiform

   Examples

   Cervical cancer and recurrent vaginal thrush are both strongly linked to the presence of HIV in women.

Noun

1. candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults

   Broader terms

   candidiasismoniliasismonilia disease

2. a woman who sings popular songs

   Broader terms

   singervocalistvocalizervocaliser

3. songbirds characteristically having brownish upper plumage with a spotted breast

   Broader terms

   oscineoscine bird