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Glanders (noun) means a contagious illness affecting horses and similar animals, caused by bacteria, which can sometimes pass to people.

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A contagious illness affecting horses and similar animals, caused by bacteria, which can sometimes pass to people.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Came into English from Middle English glandres, glaundres, from Old French glandres, the plural of Old French glandre, from Latin glandula. It is a doublet of glandule.

Rhymes for glanders

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"glanders" (noun) means a contagious illness affecting horses and similar animals, caused by bacteria, which can sometimes pass to people.

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