Valetudinarian Definition
vălĭ-to͝odn-ârē-ən, -tyo͝od-
noun
A person in poor health; invalid.
Webster's New World
One who thinks constantly and anxiously about one's own health.
Webster's New World
adjective
Characterized by or in poor health; sickly.
Webster's New World
Anxiously concerned about one's health.
Webster's New World
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Noun
Singular:
valetudinarian
Plural:
valetudinariansOrigin of Valetudinarian
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From Latin valētūdinārius from valētūdō valētūdin- state of health from valēre to be strong or well wal- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Latin valÄ“tÅ«dinārius, from valetudo (“state of health, health, ill health"), from valere (“to be strong or well") +"Ž -an
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