virus

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈviː.rʏs/

noun
Definitions
  • (microbiology) virus
  • (computer science) virus

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin vīrus (slime, poison, venom, poisonous liquid) derived from English virus.

Origin

English

virus

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