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malady

Syllabification: (mal·a·dy)
Pronunciation: /ˈmalədē/
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Definition of malady

noun (plural maladies)

  • a disease or ailment:an incurable malady figurativethe nation’s maladies

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French maladie, from malade 'sick', based on Latin male 'ill' + habitus 'having (as a condition)'

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