Meaning of the word ague in English

What does ague mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ague

US /ˈeɪɡ.juː/
UK /ˈeɪɡ.juː/

Noun

malaria or some other illness involving fever and shivering

Example:
He was laid low with the ague for weeks.
The old doctor still referred to malaria as the ague.