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English word origin

Etymology of dubia

Borrowed from Latin dubia, plural of dubium (literally “doubt”).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

A dubia roach.

noun

A set of questions on doctrine sent by Catholic bishops to the Holy See.

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Borrowed from Latin dubia, plural of dubium (literally “doubt”).

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  • Borrowed-form mentiondubiala
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