Word: typhus
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ty
phus
Definition: One of several similar diseases, characterised by high recurrent fever, caused by Rickettsia bacteria. Not to be confused with typhoid fever.
Morphemes:
Affix: typhus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: One of several similar diseases, characterised by high recurrent fever, caused by Rickettsia bacteria. Not to be confused with typhoid fever.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τῦφος
Language: grc
Decoded: tuphos
Meaning: fever, stupor