Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

'flu

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.96 in modern English

Syllables
'flu
IPA
6
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Dated form of flu.

British usage; Dated; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

A clipping of influenza.

Usage

Questions

What does 'flu mean?
Dated form of flu.
Where does 'flu come from?
A clipping of influenza.

How to pronounce 'flu

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