Malaria Definition

malaria
noun
  1. an infective disease caused by sporozoan parasites that are transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito; marked by paroxysms of chills and fever

"Malaria" in song lyrics

See how malaria is used in real songs:

  • "Let's talk about us breaking barriers spittin' sick as malaria"
    Black Milk f/ Royce Da 5'9" — Losing Out
  • "Meanwhile, in the area around Piccadilly where I first caught malaria"
    Braintax — Future Ghost
  • "Witch doctor medicine for musical malaria"
    Chief Kamachi — 777

Usage tips for "malaria"

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