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feminine

/ˈfjeβɾe/

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Translation

fever

Word origin

From Latin febris ('fever'). The same root gives English 'febrile' and, through Old English borrowing, 'fever' itself.

Origin
Latin
Root
febris
English cognates
febrile, fever

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralfiebres

Examples

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The child has a fever and his head hurts.

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His fever rose a lot during the night.

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Take this pill to bring the fever down.

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How long have you had a fever?

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The doctor said the fever was not serious.

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This word is part of lesson 41.