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I don't force myself to exercise; I find going to gyms really boring. I find it easier to go for a fast walk or a jog in Central Park. I wear sensible shoes because my ballet dancing left me with a bunion on one foot after all the pointe exercises.
Sarah Brightman

Meaning of "bunion" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BUNION

Perhaps from obsolete bunny a swelling, of uncertain origin.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BUNION

bunion  [ˈbʌnjən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BUNION

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Bunion is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BUNION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

bunion

Bunion

A hallux abducto valgus deformity, commonly called a bunion, is a deformity characterized by lateral deviation of the great toe, often erroneously described as an enlargement of bone or tissue around the joint at the head of the big toe. There is disagreement among medical professionals about the cause of bunions; some see them as primarily caused by the long-term use of shoes, particularly tight-fitting shoes with pointed toes, while others believe that the problem stems from genetic factors that are exacerbated by shoe use. Bunions occur when pressure is applied to the side of the big toe forcing it inwards towards, and sometimes under or over, the other toes. As pressure is applied, the tissues surrounding the joint may become swollen and tender. In a survey of people from cultures that do not wear shoes, no cases of bunions were found, lending credence to the hypothesis that bunions are caused by ill-fitting shoes. The bump itself is partly due to the swollen bursal sac or an osseous anomaly on the metatarsophalangeal joint.

Definition of bunion in the English dictionary

The definition of bunion in the dictionary is swelling of the first joint of the big toe, which is displaced to one side. An inflamed bursa forms over the joint.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BUNION


banian
ˈbænjən
banyan
ˈbænjən
Bunyan
ˈbʌnjən
canyon
ˈkænjən
champignon
tʃæmˈpɪnjən
communion
kəˈmjuːnjən
companion
kəmˈpænjən
dominion
dəˈmɪnjən
grunion
ˈɡrʌnjən
Kenyan
ˈkɛnjən
minion
ˈmɪnjən
munnion
ˈmʌnjən
onion
ˈʌnjən
opinion
əˈpɪnjən
pinion
ˈpɪnjən
reunion
riːˈjuːnjən
runnion
ˈrʌnjən
Runyon
ˈrʌnjən
trunnion
ˈtrʌnjən
union
ˈjuːnjən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BUNION

bunghole
bungle
bungler
bunglesome
bungling
bunglingly
bungwall
bungy
bungy jumping
Bunin
bunk
bunk bed
bunk beds
bunk-up
bunker
Bunker Hill
bunker mentality
bunkhouse
bunkmate
bunko

WORDS THAT END LIKE BUNION

Anglican Communion
antiunion
art union
company union
craft union
credit union
customs union
Easter communion
European Union
Holy Communion
hypostatic union
industrial union
intercommunion
interunion
labor union
management union
nonunion
rugby union
students´ union
trade union
trades union

Synonyms and antonyms of bunion in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «bunion» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BUNION

Find out the translation of bunion to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of bunion from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bunion» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

拇囊炎
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

juanete
570 millions of speakers

English

bunion
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गोखरू
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

وَرَم إِبْهام القَدَم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бурсит большого пальца стопы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

joanete
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

bunion
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

oignon
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bunion
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

entzündeter Fußballen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

バニオン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

건막류
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bunion
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

nốt viêm tấy ở kẽ ngón chân cái
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கால் பெரு விரல் வீக்கம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पाठीचा कणा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bunyon
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

callo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

haluks
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

бурсит великого пальця стопи
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mont
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κάλος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

knokkel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

knöl på stortån
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

liktorn
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bunion

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BUNION»

The term «bunion» is regularly used and occupies the 87.466 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BUNION» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bunion

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QUOTES WITH «BUNION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word bunion.
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Sarah Brightman
I don't force myself to exercise; I find going to gyms really boring. I find it easier to go for a fast walk or a jog in Central Park. I wear sensible shoes because my ballet dancing left me with a bunion on one foot after all the pointe exercises.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BUNION»

Discover the use of bunion in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bunion and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Bunion Derby: The 1928 Footrace Across America
The story of Charley Pyle's 3,400-mile cross country race and extravaganza and the men who endured 84 days of mountains, deserts, mud, and sandstorms to compete for a $25,000 grand prize.
Charles B. Kastner, 2007
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Textbook of bunion surgery
This text offers the most preferred procedures to correct bunion deformities, covering all deformities and their correction.
Joshua Gerbert, 2001
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The 1929 Bunion Derby: Johnny Salo and the Great Footrace ...
Charley had held the one-hundred-mile speed record before Newton eclipsed it. 25 Short, squat, and tough, this wise-cracking London boot maker was the sentimental favorite in both Bunion Derbies, a man whose chance at transcontinental ...
Charles B. Kastner, 2014
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Bunion Burt
Marsha Hayles. So Cousin Kurt Took Bunion Burt Down to the beachy shore. Burt's pruney feet Got red as beets. “THEY'RE SUNBURNED TO.
Marsha Hayles, 2009
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Hiking Great Smoky Mountains National Park
69 Charlies Bunion and Bradley Fork Highlights: Spectacular high-elevation views, growth forest (See map for Hike 68: Kephart Prong.) cascading streams, wildflowers, old- Type of hike: A “lollipop” loop; two-night back- Difficulty: Difficult pack, ...
Kevin Adams, 2003
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The Best Short Hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains
Beyond Icewater Spring, the trail descends about two miles along a rough course that leads to the foot of Charlies Bunion. The Bunion is an association of stark cliffs, ramparts, and jagged ridges scorched black in a 1925 forest fire that swept  ...
Kenneth Wise, 1997
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The Great American Bunion Derby
A biography of Andrew Hartley Payne which focuses on his participation in the 1928 International Trans-Continental Foot Race, in which he won the title of "The Best Long Distance Runner in the World."
Molly Levite Griffis, 2003
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Bunion Derby: The 1928 Trans-continental Foot Race
Tells the story of the organization and running of the 1928 transcontinental foot race organized by Charles C. Pyle of Champaign, Illinois, run from Los Angeles to New York, which was dubbed the "Bunion Derby" in the press.
Janice A. Petterchak, 2006
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The Foot Book: A Complete Guide to Healthy Feet
A variation on the classic bunion is the dorsal bunion, which occurs when the bony prominence is located on top of the foot. In this case, the first metatarsal moves upward rather than inward.A dorsal bunion restricts the big toe's range of  ...
Jonathan D. Rose, Vincent J. Martorana, 2013
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A Future Fairytale
“I will be all right,” Bunion moved over to where the camels were sitting and snuggled into them. “But Bunion....” “Go to sleep Mistress.” A big fly buzzed round around Bertie's nose but the animal was not perturbed and he and Bunion dozed  ...
Pauline J. Jones, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BUNION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bunion is used in the context of the following news items.
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Oh, those high heels
“The bunion develops because the bones open up basically,” said Yanira Salas-Stuart, a podiatrist at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood ... «Miami Herald, Jul 15»
2
Doctors Caution Against Skinny Jeans and High Heels
He said high heels and stilettos are linked to many foot problems, including hammer toes (the middle joint of the toe gets bent), bunion toe (the ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
3
Two shot at Westside grocery store
The suspect then fled south on Bunion Drive. JSO won't say at this time why they do not believe this was a random shooting , but they added ... «WOKV, Jul 15»
4
Plugging into Phoenix: Bob Log III, Bittersweet Way
Meanwhile, you can hear the whole EP for the time it takes to remove a small bunion or eat a very large macaroon here at the group's ... «azcentral.com, Jul 15»
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Rahway High School Track and Field wins national championship
Deshawne Bunion got things started this winter placing sixth in the 400m at the New Balance Indoor National Championships held in New York ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
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Bunion Bootie, the #1 Non-Surgical Treatment for Bunion Pain …
Bunion Bootie, the newest and best in non-surgical bunion treatment, announces their big summer sale. Customers purchasing two or more ... «Benzinga, Jul 15»
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It's Happenining 7/1
Special screening of “The Great American Foot Race” documentary about Andy Payne winning the 1928 Bunion Derby across Route 66 at 1 ... «Claremore Daily Progress, Jul 15»
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Ana Veciana-Suarez: Driven to buy another mom van
Ugly as an inflamed bunion. But it got the job done. Never fashionable, it proved the best way to transport five children and their equipment: ... «Fort Worth Star Telegram, Jul 15»
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DIY Pedicure Tips To Get Rid of Bunions & Corns
Nothing can ruin a pair of sexy summer shoes like the eyesore of a bunion or corn. They're the worst! Dr. Suzanne Levine, a NYC podiatrist, ... «Fashion Times, Jun 15»
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Ana Veciana-Suarez: Driven to buy another monster van to pack in …
Ugly as an inflamed bunion. But it got the job done. Never fashionable, it proved the best way to transport five children and their equipment: ... «Bradenton Herald, Jun 15»

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