Hendra

British

/ ˈhɛndrə /

noun

a virus that affects humans and horses, causing a fatal, influenza-like illness

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Etymology

Origin of Hendra

C20: after the suburb of Brisbane, the location of the outbreak during which the virus was first isolated

Example Sentences

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Bats are recognized as natural hosts for many zoonotic viruses, including rabies, Nipah, Hendra, Marburg, and SARS-CoV-1.

From Science Daily

“I am more than happy to coexist with nature,” Hendra said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ken Hendra stepped into the shed outside his home recently and witnessed a swarm of what he estimated to be 200 of the critters.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hendra, grossed out, didn’t know what to do.

From The Wall Street Journal

This is the spot from which Shane Hendra and his friends have set off for away matches for years.

From BBC

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