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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

influenza

/ɪnˈflʊɛnzə/ noun · British & US
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What does influenza mean?

noun

A highly infectious disease caused by a virus, characterized by fever, cough, sore throat, and muscle aches.

Example

"The flu season was particularly severe that year, with widespread outbreaks of influenza reported across the country."

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