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Definition of dengue

dengue

/ˈdɛŋ.ɡi/
den · gue
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1

An acute, debilitating viral disease transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes in tropical and subtropical regions, characterized by high fever, severe headache, skin rash, and intense joint and muscle pain.

Example

"Public health officials launched a mosquito control campaign after a seasonal outbreak of dengue in the coastal provinces."

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dendranthema
dendrobium
dendrohyrax
dengue
deniability
deniable
deniably

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 19th century from West Indian Spanish dengue (meaning 'fastidiousness' or 'stiff gait'), an alteration by folk etymology of the Swahili phrase Ki-dinga pepo, denoting a sudden cramp-like seizure caused by an evil spirit.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dengue. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dengue
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