Where does “syphilis” come from?
Syphilis comes from New Latin syphilis, a term of uncertain ultimate origin whose original meaning remains unknown.
syphilis (English): A disease spread via sexual activity, caused by...
Definitions
- A disease spread via sexual activity, caused by...
Ancestry of “syphilis”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | New Latin | syphilis | syphilis |
Words derived from “syphilis”