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单词 Roman fever
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Definition of Roman fever in English:

Roman fever

noun ˈrəʊmən ˈfiːvə
  • 1A form of malaria prevalent in or (supposedly) specific to Rome. Now historical.

  • 2A strongly felt attraction towards Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic doctrines, etc., on the part of an Anglican or other non-Catholic.

Origin

Early 18th century. From Roman + fever, after post-classical Latin febris Romana.

 
 

Definition of Roman fever in US English:

Roman fever

nounˈrəʊmən ˈfiːvə
  • 1A form of malaria prevalent in or (supposedly) specific to Rome. Now historical.

  • 2A strongly felt attraction towards Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic doctrines, etc., on the part of an Anglican or other non-Catholic.

Origin

Early 18th century. From Roman + fever, after post-classical Latin febris Romana.

 
 
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