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Delhi belly

noun

ˈde-lē-

Definition of Delhi belly

as in diarrhea

abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools her long-planned vacation was spoiled by a bad case of Delhi belly

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Another, published in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases, involved a man who developed fever and severe diarrhea after eating undercooked pigeon meat.

— Rachel Melegrito, Scientific American, 26 Oct. 2026
Infected animals can show clinical signs, including fever, diarrhea and reduced milk production, according to the World Organization for Animal Health.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

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