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/fluː/ noun · British & US
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What does flu mean?

noun

An infectious disease caused by the influenza virus, characterized by fever, cough, and muscle aches. It is highly contagious and can be spread through the air when an infected person talks, coughs, or sneezes.

Example

"She had the flu for a week and was feeling miserable."

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