Shingles

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈʃɪŋɡəlz/

Origin

From Latin cingulus, variant of cingulum ("girdle"), translating Ancient Greek ζώνη, ζωστήρ.

Full definition of shingles

Noun

1. (pathology, informal) herpes zoster.
2. Plural of shingle

Synonyms

• herpes zoster