Definition for NAU'SEA

NAU'SEA, n. [naushea; L. from Gr. ναυσια, from ναυς, a ship.]

Originally and properly, sea-sickness; hence any similar sickness of the stomach, accompanied with a propensity to vomit; qualm; lothing; squeamishness of the stomach.

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