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Er

UK/ɜː/ US/ɜɹ/ common informal uk us

noun

1.
2.

a room in a hospital or clinic staffed and equipped to provide emergency care to persons requiring immediate medical treatment

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Origin

From Turkish Er, or from Hokkien 余 (Îr) or Teochew 余 (e5).

Phrases

  • go ER

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