Definitions for Lupus

Lupus lu·pus

Spelling: [loo-puh s]
IPA: /ˈlu pəs/

Lupus is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 34 anagrams from letters in Lupus (lpsuu).

Definitions for Lupus

noun

  1. lupus vulgaris.
  2. systemic lupus erythematosus.
  3. the Wolf, a southern constellation between Centaurus and Norma.

Origin of Lupus

1580-90; Medieval Latin, special use of Latin lupus wolf

Examples for Lupus

Of the many varieties, the most hideous is the Wolf-fish, (Anarrhicas lupus).

His description of noli me tangere and of lupus is rather practical.

So, a curious King dug deeper: “There was a story about lupus or something… did you have lupus?”

There are no fewer than eleven saints named lupus in the calendar.

He then said curiously, "There was a story about lupus or something… did you have lupus?"

Nor is it lessened by the number of saints bearing the name of lupus.

So Cherea was led to his execution, and lupus and many other Romans with him.

And as lupus died a little afterward, Paulinus succeeded him.

lupus is a protean disease that can cause inflammation in just about every part of the body, including the synovium.

My thyroid was removed, I underwent radiation, and lupus threw a party in my body to celebrate.

Word Value for Lupus
Scrable

7

Words with friends

11

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