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a combining form meaning “fever,” used in the formation of compound words: febriferous.
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Origin of febri-
Combining form representing Latin febrisfever
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British Dictionary definitions for febri-
febri
combining form
indicating feverfebrifuge
Word Origin for febri
from Latin febris fever
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