FeBr

Febr is a compact form used in several contexts to denote different concepts, depending on the context and language. In calendrical notation, febr. (often with a trailing period) is a common abbreviation for February in some European languages. In German-language texts, for example, the month is Februar and febr. is a standard abbreviation in certain style guides or older documents. In English, February is more commonly abbreviated as Feb. or simply written in full, so febr. is less typical in contemporary English usage.

Beyond calendar use, febr- serves as a linguistic root derived from the Latin febris, meaning fever. As a combining form in medical terminology, febr- appears in words related to fever and feverish conditions, such as febrile (fever-related). The root helps form terms describing symptoms, illnesses, and diagnostic concepts associated with elevated body temperature.

In practical reference work, febr may appear in dictionaries, glossaries, or bibliographic entries where space or style conventions favor long-established abbreviations. Its interpretation should be guided by the surrounding text and the conventions of the specific language or publication.

See also: February, febrile, febris, fever, Latin roots in medical terminology.