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-fuge
a combining form occurring in compound words which have the general sense “something that repels or drives away” whatever is specified by the initial element: vermifuge.
Origin:
< French < Latin -fugus, derivative of fugāre to drive away
< French < Latin -fugus, derivative of fugāre to drive away
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-fuge
is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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World English Dictionary
| -fuge | |
| —n combining form | |
| indicating an agent or substance that expels or drives away: vermifuge | |
| [from Latin fugāre to expel, put to flight] | |
| -fugal | |
| —adj combining form | |
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Word Origin & History
-fuge
from Mod.L. -fugus, with sense from L. fugare "to put to flight," but form from L. fugere "to flee."
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Medical Dictionary
-fuge suff.
One that expels or drives away: vermifuge.
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