English Explanatory Dictionary

lues

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A plague or disease.
  2. Syphilis.
verb
  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of lue
name
  1. plural of Lue

Pronunciation

/ˈluːiːz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lues.wav

Word forms

lues

Etymology

From Latin lues (“plague”).

Synonyms

lues venerea

Derived words

lues cerebri lues venerea luetic luetin
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