An archaic term for a ruddy or florid complexion, especially one caused by drinking or poor health; a bloated or blooming appearance.
From Middle English, possibly related to Middle Dutch 'grouse' or similar Germanic roots. The exact origin is disputed, but it seems to describe a reddish, inflamed appearance.
In old literature and medical texts, 'growze' was used to describe the red face of a heavy drinker—it's the ancestor of slang terms for someone with a beet-red face from alcohol.
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