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megrim
[ mee-grim ]
megrim
1/ ˈmiːɡrɪm /
noun
- a flatfish, Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis, of the turbot family, having a yellowish translucent body up to 50 cm (20 in.) in length, found in European waters, and caught for food
megrim
2/ ˈmiːɡrɪm /
noun
- often plural a caprice
- a migraine
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Word History and Origins
Origin of megrim1
C19: of uncertain origin
Origin of megrim2
C14: see migraine
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Example Sentences
Containing an inkling of the life and habits of Mr. Arthur Megrim.
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I keep a single root for old-time sake, which it gives me a megrim to look at.
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As you refuse to hearken to the voice of common sense, and afflict yourself with a megrim, I leave you to your fate.
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I'll be all right to-morrow, and I'll enjoy to-morrow all the more for to-day's megrim.
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