dengue
3 synonyms for dengue, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A tropical viral illness spread by mosquitoes, causing high fever, rash, and severe joint pain.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
dandy fever
dengue fever
breakbone fever
How to use dengue
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
dengue fever
dengue outbreak
contract dengue
Etymology
Entered English via Spanish dengue in the 1800s, tracing back to a Swahili term for a sudden cramp-like seizure.
Full origin of dengue →Frequently asked questions
What does “dengue” mean?
The word “dengue” means a tropical viral illness spread by mosquitoes, causing high fever, rash, and severe joint pain. In plain terms, a serious mosquito-borne tropical disease, sometimes called "breakbone fever" because of the severe joint and muscle pain it causes.
How do you pronounce “dengue”?
“Dengue” is pronounced DEHNG-gee (/ˈdɛŋ.ɡi/ in IPA).
How do you use “dengue” in a sentence?
Here is “dengue” used in a sentence: “Health officials warned travelers about a dengue outbreak in the region.”
What part of speech is “dengue”?
“Dengue” is a noun.
Where does the word “dengue” come from?
The word “dengue” dates back to around 1800 and comes from Spanish. Entered English via Spanish dengue in the 1800s, tracing back to a Swahili term for a sudden cramp-like seizure.
