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fever

fever /ˈfiːvɚ/ noun
plural fevers
fever
/ˈfiːvɚ/
noun
plural fevers
Britannica Dictionary definition of FEVER
: a body temperature that is higher than normal
[count]
[noncount]
[count] : a disease that causes an increase in body temperature see also hay fever, rheumatic fever, scarlet fever, yellow fever
[singular]
: a state of excited emotion or activity
see also cabin fever, spring fever
: a state of great enthusiasm or interest