"twindemic" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: twindemics [plural]
Rhymes: -ɛmɪk Etymology: Blend of twin + pandemic. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|twin|pandemic}} Blend of twin + pandemic Head templates: {{en-noun}} twindemic (plural twindemics)
  1. Two pandemics happening simultaneously, such as flu and COVID-19. Related terms: flurona, tripledemic
    Sense id: en-twindemic-en-noun-0q0dRQz~ Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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