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English word origin

Etymology of fluey

From flue + -y.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
adj

Downy; fluffy.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From flue + -y.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
adj

Similar to influenza, or as if suffering from influenza.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From flu + -ey.

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