pox
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/pɑks/
English
Definitions
noun
- A disease characterized by purulent skin eruptions that may leave pockmarks.
- Syphilis.
- A curse.
verb
- To infect with the pox, or syphilis.
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Synonyms
syphilissyphsmallpoxplaguescarlatinapestilencefeverbratfoveationpustulosissealpoxpustulewater poxpimpleplague spotpapulosis