dengue的词源

英文词源

dengue (n.)

1828, from West Indian Spanish dengue, from an African source, perhaps Swahili dinga "seizure, cramp," form influenced by Spanish dengue "prudery" (perhaps because sufferers walk stiffly and erect due to painful joints). The disease is African, introduced to the West Indies 1827.

中文词源

dengue：登革热

来自非洲土著语，一种由蚊子传染的疾病，秋季为高发期。

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