Where does “dengue” come from?
dengue (Spanish) comes from Swahili dinga — sudden attack, seizure.
dengue (Spanish): dengue; playacting
Definitions
- dengue; playacting
Ancestry of “dengue”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swahili | dinga | sudden attack, seizure |