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How do you spell Allergy?

Correct spelling

allergy

Two L's. ALL + ERGY.

Why is allergy spelled this way?

Coined in 1906 by Austrian pediatrician Clemens von Pirquet, combining Greek allos (other) with ergon (work). A relatively modern word that feels much older than it is.

Common misspellings of allergy

alergyallergieallargyallurgy

Example

She has an allergy to peanuts.

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The correct spelling is "allergy". Two L's. ALL + ERGY.
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