🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

황열병

Pronunciation / Transliteration: hwangyeolbyeong

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Yellow Fever/ˈjɛloʊ ˈfiːvər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"황열병은 모기에 의해 전파되는 바이러스 질병입니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A viral disease characterized by fever, chills, loss of appetite, muscle pains, and jaundice.

    "The outbreak of yellow fever in the region raised concerns about public health."
  2. 2

    A disease transmitted by mosquitoes, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions.

    "Travelers to endemic areas are advised to get vaccinated against yellow fever."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'yellow fever' originates from the late 17th century, derived from the yellowish skin tone that characterizes the disease. The word 'yellow' comes from the Old English 'geolu', while 'fever' is from the Latin 'febris', meaning heat or fever.

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