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Baghdad boil
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English
Alternative forms
en Bagdad boil
Etymology
So-called because during the European explorations of the Middle East it was endemic to Baghdad, whereas unknown to other areas of the Middle East. The equivalent ar حَبَّة بَغْدَاد was then only invented by Arabic-speaking foreigners.
Pronunciation
en LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Baghdad boil.wav Southern England
Noun
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