Fevers

noun

Word Frequency: 1.0

Definitions

1.nounA higher than normal body temperature of a person (or, generally, a mammal), usually caused by disease.

""I have a fever. I think I've the flu.""

2.noun(usually in combination with one or more preceding words) Any of various diseases.

3.nounA state of excitement or anxiety.

4.nounA group of stingrays.

5.verbTo put into a fever; to affect with fever.

"a fevered lip"

6.verbTo become fevered.

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