Where does “chikungunya” come from?
chikungunya (English) comes from Makonde chikungunya, from Makonde kungunyala — to dry up or become contorted.
chikungunya (English): A viral fever caused by the "Chikungunya virus",...
Definitions
- A viral fever caused by the "Chikungunya virus",...
Ancestry of “chikungunya”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Makonde | chikungunya | that which bends up |
| 2 | Makonde | kungunyala | to dry up or become contorted |
Words derived from “chikungunya”