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rash (adjective), more rash, most rash
1. Characterized by abnormal haste when making decisions or doing something: Henry regretted having made such a rash promise to complete his project that day.
2. Etymology: from modern German rasch, "fast, quick, hasty."
Reckless in acting or speaking.
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(Greek: nettle; a relationship to a nettle or nettle-like structure; nettle rash)
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A dermatologist is someone who makes rash judgments.
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rash
The breaking out or eruption of the skin.

Medically, a rash is referred to as an exanthem.

The word exanthem comes from the Greek exanthema which means "a breaking out".

Anthos in Greek is "a flower" particularly a flower blossom, so a child breaking out with a rash is sometimes compared to a flower that is blooming.