What is another word for grippe?

Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈɪp] (IPA)

Grippe is an old-fashioned term for influenza, which is an infectious respiratory illness caused by a flu virus. Some of the synonyms for the word grippe include flu, flu virus, influenza, and influenza virus. Other words that can be used interchangeably with grippe are common cold, rhinovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, and adenovirus. Despite the different names for these illnesses, they all share similar symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, and body aches. It is important to note that the flu vaccine can help prevent grippe and other flu-related illnesses, so it is recommended that individuals get vaccinated each year.

Synonyms for Grippe:

What are the hypernyms for Grippe?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    influenza, the flu, other viral infections.

Usage examples for Grippe

Bragdon seemed more than usually fagged this spring, after his annual attack of the grippe.
"One Woman's Life"
Robert Herrick
"He was sick when he came out," he explained brusquely; "don't believe he ever got over that last attack of grippe....
"One Woman's Life"
Robert Herrick
Then the grippe, and my own proofs followed, along with much other business, so that I've only read about a quarter of it even now.
"The Letters of William James, Vol. II"
William James

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