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lues

One entry found.

Main Entry: lu·es

Pronunciation: \ˈlü-(ˌ)ēz\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural lues

Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, plague; akin to Greek lyein to loosen, destroy — more at lose

Date: 1634

: syphilis

— lu·et·ic \lü-ˈe-tik\ adjective

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