lues

noun

lu·es ˈlü-(ˌ)ēz

plural lues

: syphilis

luetic

lü-ˈe-tik

adjective

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Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, plague; akin to Greek lyein to loosen, destroy — more at lose

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1634, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lues was in 1634

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lues

noun

lu·es ˈlü-(ˌ)ēz

plural lues

: syphilis

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