Egyptian flu

English

Etymology

From a joke that plays on the two senses of mummy, i.e. "mother" and "embalmed corpse among the ancient Egyptians".

Noun

Egyptian flu (uncountable)

  1. (humorous) The condition of pregnancy.
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