Fever
/ˈfiː.vər/noun
A temporary increase in body temperature, often due to illness.
Did you know?The word 'fever' comes from the Latin 'febris', which was often associated with the Roman goddess of health, adding a layer of mystique to this common ailment.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʰegʰ-
“to burn, be hot”
Latin
Latin
febris
“fever, heat”
Old French
Old French
feveure
“fever, burning”
Middle English
Middle English
fever
“fever, illness”
Modern English
English
fever
“a rise in body temperature often related to disease.”
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