Thursday, December 24, 2009

Lumbago



lumbago \ˌləm-ˈbā-(ˌ)gō\ noun: acute or chronic pain (as that caused by muscle strain) in the lower back

Etymology: Latin, from lumbus

Lumbago sounds like the name of dance, although dancing might be the last thing on your mind if you suffered from it.

1 comment:

Vicki Peter said...

Maybe it's a dance that /gives/ you acute or chronic pain in your lower back? :D?