transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈā-(ˌ)gyü ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French ague, from Medieval Latin ( febris ) acuta, literally, sharp fever, from Latin, feminine of acutus sharp — more at acute
Date: 14th century
1. : a fever (as malaria) marked by paroxysms of chills, fever, and sweating that recur at regular intervals
2. : a fit of shivering : chill
• agu·ish ˈā-ˌgyü-ish adjective