fluke
|fluke|
B2
/fluːk/
unexpected luck
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fluke' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'flōc,' where it referred to a flatfish.
Historical Evolution
'flōc' transformed into the Middle English word 'fluke,' and eventually became the modern English word 'fluke.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'flatfish,' but over time it evolved to include meanings of 'luck' and 'parasitic worm.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a stroke of luck; an unexpected piece of good fortune.
Winning the lottery was a complete fluke.
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Noun 3
a parasitic flatworm, especially one that infects the liver of mammals.
The sheep were infected with liver flukes.
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