Definition of tinea

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • tinea is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 5
  • tinea is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 5
  • tinea is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 6

Definition of tinea


  • type genus of the Tineidae: clothes moths (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. genus tinea
  • infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. ringworm
    2. roundworm

See definition of tinea in Merriam Webster