fever
/ˈfiːvə/ · noun
Meaning
- A higher than normal body temperature of a person (or, generally, a mammal), usually caused by disease.
- (usually in combination with one or more preceding words) Any of various diseases.
- A state of excitement or anxiety.
- A group of stingrays.
- To put into a fever; to affect with fever.
- To become fevered.
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