flu

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Pronunciation[change]

(UK) IPA ^(key): /fluː/, SAMPA: /flu:/
(AU) IPA ^(key): /flʉː/, SAMPA: /fl}:/
Audio (US)
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Homophones[change]

flew
flue

Noun[change]

Singular
flu

Plural
flus

flu in electronic microscope

Short for influenza.
Sally must have the flu, she has been coughing and sneezing all day.
(informal) Common cold.

Synonyms[change]

(influenza) grippe, grip

Related words[change]

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