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fever

/ˈfivɚ/ sustantivo A1

En español: fiebre, calentura

  1. A higher than normal body temperature of a person (or, generally, a mammal), usually caused by disease. (countable, uncountable) · There has been a rise in my fever. I think I've the flu.
  2. Any of various diseases. (countable, uncountable) · scarlet fever
  3. A state of excitement or anxiety. (countable, uncountable)
  4. A group of stingrays. (countable)
  5. Sexual attraction towards a specific group of people. (countable, slang, uncountable) · Asian fever· clown fever

Plural fevers

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“No, sir, he died of brain-fever in dreadful agony.” Then turning to the crew, he said, “Bear a hand there, to take in sail!”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 2 · C1
All the Avonlea scholars were in a fever of excitement that day, for the hall had to be decorated and a last grand rehearsal held.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 197 · C1
“Well, when we quitted Naples, Captain Leclere was attacked with a brain fever.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 64 · C1
A violent fever suddenly set in, from which he died not many days later.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 99 · B2

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