• English word fever in the Shona Dictionary
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chimhepo
/t͡ʃim̤épó/

• noun , class(7)
• synonyms: fivha, gombe
• dialects/origins: Manyika

English translation

fever

1. A diseased state of the system, marked by increased heat, acceleration of the pulse, and a general derangement of the functions, including usually, thirst and loss of appetite. Many diseases, of which fever is the most prominent symptom, are denominated fevers; as, typhoid fever; yellow fever.
2. Excessive excitement of the passions in consequence of strong emotion; a condition of great excitement; as, this quarrel has set my blood in a fever.