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Word3 flu
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /fluː/ /fluː/
Example
  • the whole family has the flu.
  • she's got flu.
  • she was off work for four days because of a bout with the flu.
  • a flu outbreak/epidemic/pandemic
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flu

(noun)/fluː/ /fluː/
  1. a serious disease caused by a virus, that causes a high temperature, severe pains and weakness
    • PAST TENSE OF fly
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    • The whole family has the flu.
    • She's got flu.
    • She was off work for four days because of a bout with the flu.
    • a flu outbreak/epidemic/pandemic
    • a flu vaccine/vaccination
    • a flu jab
    • a flu shot
    • He is suffering from flu-like symptoms.

    Word Origin

    • mid 19th cent.: abbreviation.
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