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- [feb-ruh-fyooj]
- /ˈfɛb rəˌfyudʒ/
- /ˈfebrɪfjuːʤ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [feb-ruh-fyooj]
- /ˈfɛb rəˌfyudʒ/
Definitions of febrifuge word
- adjective febrifuge serving to dispel or reduce fever, as a medicine. 1
- noun febrifuge such a medicine or agent. 1
- noun febrifuge a cooling drink. 1
- noun febrifuge A medicine used to reduce fever. 1
- noun febrifuge any drug or agent for reducing fever 0
- adjective febrifuge serving to reduce fever 0
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Origin of febrifuge
First appearance:
before 1680 One of the 48% oldest English words
1680-90; < French < Late Latin febrifugia plant good for curing fever. See febri-, -fuge
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Parts of speech for Febrifuge
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
febrifuge popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
febrifuge usage trend in Literature
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