flunami

English

Etymology

Blend of flu +‎ tsunami.

Noun

flunami (plural flunamis)

1. (informal) An extreme influenza outbreak.
   • 2009 November 6, Mark Andersen, “Flu activity declining in Lincoln after peak”, in Lilcoln Journal Star:

     The H1N1 flunami crested in Lincoln late last month, according to Friday's weekly report.

Anagrams

• flumina, mainful