Definition of 'pyrexia'
noun
a technical name for fever
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Derived forms
pyrexial (pyˈrexial) or pyrexic (pyˈrexic) adjective
Word origin
C18: from New Latin, from Greek purexis, from puressein to be feverish, from pur fire
Word Frequency
pyrexia in American English
noun
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Derived forms
pyrexial (pyˈrexial)
adjective or pyˈrexic
Word Frequency
pyrexia in American English
(paiˈreksiə)
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Derived forms
pyrexial or pyrexic adjective
Word origin
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