عدوى

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Arabic

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Etymology 1

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From ع د و (ʕ-d-w); compare عَدَا (ʕadā, to infect).

Noun

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عَدْوَى (ʕadwāf

  1. infection, contagion
Declension
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Etymology 2

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From ع د و (ʕ-d-w); compare عَدَا (ʕadā, to engage in hostile action).

Noun

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عُدْوَى (ʕudwāf

  1. hostile action
Declension
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South Levantine Arabic

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Root
ع د و
3 terms

Etymology

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From Arabic عَدْوَى (ʕadwā).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ʕad.wa/, [ˈʕad.wa]
  • Audio (Ramallah):(file)

Noun

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عدوى (ʕadwaf

  1. infection, contagion, contamination
  2. (by extension) epidemic