Meaning of kala-azar in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌkɑləəˈzɑr/

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  1. Noun

    kala-azar

    Etymology

    late 19th century: from Assamese, from kālā‘black’ + āzār‘disease’ (because of the bronzing of the skin often associated with it)

    Definitions

    1. leishmaniasis of the viscera

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