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calenture

Pronunciation: /ˈkal(ə)ntjʊə/

Definition of calenture

noun

[mass noun]
  • feverish delirium formerly thought of as afflicting sailors in the tropics.

Origin:

late 16th century: from French, from Spanish calentura 'fever', from calentar 'be hot', based on Latin calere 'be warm'

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