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h1n1

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.76 in modern English

Syllables
h1n1
IPA
5
Scrabble Score
2
Letters
1
Syllables
2
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A strain of influenza, the most common cause of flu in humans; also the strain responsible for swine flu.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

The strain classified as containing hemagglutinin type 1, and neuraminidase type 1.

Usage

Phrases

Mexican flu Mexican influenza Spanish flu

Frequently Paired Words

H5N1 Mexican flu Mexican influenza Spanish flu

Questions

What does h1n1 mean?
A strain of influenza, the most common cause of flu in humans; also the strain responsible for swine flu.
Where does h1n1 come from?
The strain classified as containing hemagglutinin type 1, and neuraminidase type 1.

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