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Etymology

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) From a Malagasy word, literally meaning "strong fever".

Noun

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tazomahery

  1. A strong fever (especially one associated with malaria)
    • 2016 March 5, ““ Tazomoka Is Not a Problem”. Local Perspectives on Malaria, Fever Case Management and Bed Net Use in Madagascar”, in PLOS ONE[1], →DOI:
      According to local perceptions in all areas, tazo and tazomahery were not caused by mosquitos.