pecingine
Romanian
Etymology
From Latin petīginem, accusative singular of petīgō (“scab, eruption”), a popular form of impetīgo. Compare Italian petecchia.
Noun
pecingine f (plural pecingini)
- (popular) a popular name for various skin diseases which leave scabs, sores, eruptions, or lesions, such as eczema or ringworm
- (popular) a portion of terrain in which vegetation has disappeared due to parasites or disease
See also
- eczemă
- impetigo