FEBRILE

febrile, feverish

(adjective) of or relating to or characterized by fever; “a febrile reaction caused by an allergen”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

febrile (comparative more febrile, superlative most febrile)

Feverish, or having a high temperature.

Full of nervous energy.

Synonyms

• (feverish): flushed, hot

• (full of energy): energetic, excited

Anagrams

• fĂ©libre

Source: Wiktionary


Fe"brile, a. Etym: [F. fébrile, from L. febris fever. See Fever.]

Definition: Pertaining to fever; indicating fever, or derived from it; as, febrile symptoms; febrile action. Dunglison.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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