Yaws (?), n. [African yaw a
raspberry.] (Med.) A disease, occurring in the Antilles
and in Africa, characterized by yellowish or reddish tumors, of a
contagious character, which, in shape and appearance, often resemble
currants, strawberries, or raspberries. There are several varieties of
this disease, variously known as frambœsia, pian,
verrugas, and crab-yaws.