English Explanatory Dictionary

algid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Cold, chilly; used of low body temperature, especially in connection with certain diseases such as malaria and cholera.

Pronunciation

ălʹjĭd /ˈæl.d͡ʒɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-algid.wav

Word forms

algid more algid most algid

Etymology

Etymology tree Latin algeō Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁-der. Proto-Italic *-iðos Latin -idus Latin algidusbor.? English algid From Latin algidus (“cold”).

Derived words

algidity algidness
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