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ague

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/ˈeɪɡjuː/

Definitions

  • A fever or shivering fit, often associated with malaria.

Usage Examples

  • "He was trembling with ague."
  • "The symptoms of ague persisted for several days."

Etymology

Derived from the Old French 'ague', from Latin 'acuta (febris)', meaning 'acute fever'.

Synonyms

  • Malaria
  • Fever

Antonyms

  • Health
  • Wellness

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
French Fièvre /fjɛvʁ/
Hindi बुखार /bʊkʰaːr/

More Information

Historical and Cultural Aspects of Ague

In historical literature, ague was commonly referenced in relation to malarial fevers prevalent in marshy regions. Its mention is frequent in 19th-century medical texts and poetry.

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