migraine
|mi/grain|
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/ˈmaɪɡreɪn/
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/ˈmiːɡreɪn/
severe headache
Etymology
Etymology Information
'migraine' originates from French, specifically the word 'migraine,' which came from the Latin 'hemicrania,' where 'hemi-' meant 'half' and 'crania' referred to the skull.
Historical Evolution
'hemicrania' transformed into the Old French word 'migraine,' and eventually became the modern English word 'migraine.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to pain affecting one side of the head, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a severe headache.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a severe, recurring headache, often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light and sound.
She had to lie down in a dark room because of her migraine.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39