Some VERY Sick Words - Origins and Meaning

With illness and flu on the rise, I'll unravel the mystery behind the intriguing history of "flu," originating from the Italian word "influenza," with ties to astrological beliefs. Discover the evolution of "influence" from its passive sense to a more active, impactful meaning. Explore the captivating journey of the word "virus" from its Latin roots meaning "poison" to its modern sense as a submicroscopic infectious agent. Uncover the fascinating connection between "syndrome" and its Greek origins, illustrating that symptoms often run together. Join me in this mind-blowing linguistic exploration – grab a tissue, blow your nose, and prepare to be amazed. Don't forget to boost this channel by liking and subscribing to stay Wize to the Wordz!

Wize to the Wordz tries to explain the surprising word origins of common English words and expressions. This will help people learn English vocabulary and other fun facts about English. These videos try to be informative, entertaining, and funny.

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