heartburn

heartburn
/hahrt"berrn'/, n.
1. an uneasy burning sensation in the stomach, typically extending toward the esophagus, and sometimes associated with the eructation of an acid fluid.
2. bitter jealousy; envy.
[1590-1600; trans. of Gk kardialgía; see HEART, BURN1]

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