Rock fever

noun

, Pathology.

1. brucellosis.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Rock fever¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; so called from the Rock of Gibraltar, where it is prevalent

Example Sentences

Sherman “Buzz” Lenhart caught his case of “rock fever” when he was still in high school in Lingle, Wyoming.

From Washington Times

Former Warriors basketball coach Riley Wallace used to talk about “rock fever.”

From Washington Post