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   den·gue

   /ˈdeNGɡē/

   noun

   • 1. a debilitating viral disease of the tropics, transmitted by mosquitoes, and causing sudden fever and acute pains in the joints.

   Word Origin early 19th century: from West Indian Spanish, from Kiswahili dinga (in full kidingapopo), influenced by Spanish dengue ‘fastidiousness’ (with reference to the dislike of movement by affected patients).

   Scrabble Points: 8

   • D

     2

   • E

     1

   • N

     1

   • G

     2

   • U

     1

   • E

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