German

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Etymology

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From Geflügel (poultry) +‎ Pest (plague).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɡəˈflyːɡl̩ˌpɛst/
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  • Hyphenation: Ge‧flü‧gel‧pest

Noun

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Geflügelpest f (genitive Geflügelpest, no plural)

  1. (pathology) avian influenza (strain of influenza)
    Synonym: Vogelgrippe

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