shilshul

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Pronunciations

shilshul (SHEEL-shul) listen

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Definitions

  • n. Diarrhea.

Example Sentences

  • "The water in Israel is generally safe to drink and uncooked fruits and vegetables are safe to eat, but it isn’t uncommon for travelers there to come down with a case of the infamous shilshul (diarrhea)." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Modern Hebrew

Etymology

  • שלשול shilshul ('diarrhea')

      • Who Uses This

      • Israel: Diaspora Jews who feel connected to Israel and have spent time there

      Regions

      • North America
      • Great Britain

      Dictionaries

      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      shilshool, shil-shul

Notes

  • Can be accented on the first or second syllable.

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