The word 'headache' originates from French roots 'tête' (head) and 'mal' (pain). It refers to a sensation of pain located in the head.
Tête = head, mal = bad/pain. A headache is a pain felt in the head.
| Word | headache |
|---|---|
| IPA | ˈhɛˌdeɪk |
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