lues

noun

lu·​es ˈlü-(ˌ)ēz How to pronounce lues (audio)
plural lues
luetic adjective

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1634, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lues was in 1634

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Cite this Entry

“Lues.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lues. Accessed 29 Mar. 2023.

Medical Definition

lues

noun
lu·​es ˈlü-(ˌ)ēz How to pronounce lues (audio)
plural lues
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