apoplexy

ap·o·plexy

noun \ˈa-pə-ˌplek-sē\

Definition of APOPLEXY

: stroke 5

Examples of APOPLEXY

1. Her speech caused apoplexy among the audience members.

Origin of APOPLEXY

Middle English apoplexie, from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French, from Late Latin apoplexia, from Greek apoplēxia, from apoplēssein to cripple by a stroke, from apo- + plēssein to strike — more at plaint

First Known Use: 15th century

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Rhymes with APOPLEXY

cataplexy