convalescent.
recovering one's health and strength after a period of illness; on the mend.
Meaning & usage
recovering one's health and strength after a period of illness; on the mend.
of convalescence or convalescents
She stayed in a convalescent hospital for two weeks before returning home.
Where this word comes from
From French convalescent, from Latin convalēscēn(t-)s, present participle of convalēscere (“to become strong or well”); see convalesce.
A person recovering from illness.
I had been ill in health, but am now a convalescent.
Where this word comes from
From French convalescent, from Latin convalēscēn(t-)s, present participle of convalēscere (“to become strong or well”); see convalesce.
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