عدوى

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Arabic

Etymology 1

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

Noun

عَدْوَى (ʕadwāf

  1. infection, contagion
Declension

Etymology 2

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

Noun

عُدْوَى (ʕudwāf

  1. hostile action
Declension

South Levantine Arabic

Root
ع د و
3 terms

Etymology

From Arabic عَدْوَى (ʕadwā).

Pronunciation

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

Noun

عدوى (ʕadwaf

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