1. Plural of gout; instances or attacks of the disease gout, a painful inflammatory condition affecting the joints, especially the big toe, caused by buildup of uric acid crystals.
Usage: Medical term; commonly used in healthcare contexts
2. Plural of gout; small drops or amounts of liquid.
Usage: Archaic or poetic usage; rare in modern English

Examples

• He suffered from repeated gouts of arthritis in his feet.
• The patient's gouts became more frequent after dietary changes.
• Multiple gouts of the disease affected different joints over the years.
• Medieval physicians documented various gouts affecting nobility.
• The medication helped reduce the severity of his gouts.