lues

noun

lu·es ˈlü-(ˌ)ēz

plural lues

: syphilis

luetic

lü-ˈe-tik

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

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Medical Definition

lues

noun

lu·es ˈlü-(ˌ)ēz

plural lues

: syphilis

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