egyptian flu

Questions

What does egyptian flu mean?

The condition of pregnancy.

Where does egyptian flu come from?

From a joke that plays on the two senses of mummy, i.e. "mother" and "embalmed corpse among the ancient Egyptians".

How to pronounce egyptian flu

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