flunami

English

Etymology

Blend of flu +‎ tsunami.

Noun

flunami (plural flunamis)

(informal) An extreme influenza outbreak.
- 2009, Mark Andersen, "Flu activity declining in Lincoln after peak", Lilcoln Journal Star, 6 November 2009:
  The H1N1 flunami crested in Lincoln late last month, according to Friday's weekly report.

Anagrams

flumina, mainful

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