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mal

 [mal] (Fr. and Sp.)
disease.
grand mal grand mal epilepsy.
mal de Meleda symmetrical keratosis of the palms and soles associated with a dry, scaly thickening of the wrists and ankles.
mal de mer seasickness.
petit mal petit mal epilepsy.
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sea·sick·ness

(sē'sik-nĕs),
A form of motion sickness caused by the motion of a floating platform, such as a ship, boat, or raft.
Synonym(s): mal de mer, naupathia, vomitus marinus
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mal de mer

(măl′ də mâr′)
n.
Seasickness.
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seasickness

A permutation of motion sickness, which occurs when a  susceptible individual is subjected to the pitching and rolling of a ship, especially at the extreme fore or aft of the vessel.
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sea·sick·ness

(sē'sik-nĕs)
A form of motion sickness caused by the movement of a floating platform, such as a ship, boat, or raft.
Synonym(s): mal de mer.
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Now that mal de mer can be controlled, all who are subject to seasickness can enjoy the Norwegian coastline.
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Avec soulagement aussi car certains d'entre eux ont souffert du mal de mer a cause de la houle due au vent.
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"Tonight," he began with enthusiasm, "we have a crepe galette of sea chortle and kelp in a rich mal de mer sauce, seasoned with disheveled herbs grown in our own herbarium.
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