Hendra
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Hendra
C20: after the suburb of Brisbane, the location of the outbreak during which the virus was first isolated
Example Sentences
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Bats are recognized as natural hosts for many zoonotic viruses, including rabies, Nipah, Hendra, Marburg, and SARS-CoV-1.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 1, 2026
“I am more than happy to coexist with nature,” Hendra said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 16, 2025
It wouldn’t be surprising, given that many viruses have been linked to bats, including the Ebola, Marburg, Nipah and Hendra viruses, as well as coronaviruses like SARS-1 and MERS.
From Salon ● Jan. 30, 2025
Mr Hendra is now technical director at Genous, a firm that gives advice to homeowners on how to make their properties more energy efficient.
From BBC ● Jan. 1, 2024
But early on the morrow—between five and six o'clock—came Will Hendra, a cowkeeper, into our courtyard with a strange tale; one that disquieted if it did not altogether astonish me.
From Old Fires and Profitable Ghosts by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir
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