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cholera

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Noun — A severe intestinal infection caused by bacteria in contaminated water or food, causing extreme diarrhoea and dehydration.

How to use cholera

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Etymology

From Latin cholera, from Greek kholera — a doublet of the word "choler," historically linked to bile-related illness.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cholera” mean?

The word “cholera” means a severe intestinal infection caused by bacteria in contaminated water or food, causing extreme diarrhoea and dehydration. In plain terms, a dangerous waterborne disease that causes severe diarrhoea and dehydration.

How do you pronounce “cholera”?

“Cholera” is pronounced KO-luh-ruh (/ˈkɑləɹə/ in IPA).

How do you use “cholera” in a sentence?

Here is “cholera” used in a sentence: “A cholera outbreak swept through the refugee camp after the flood contaminated the water supply.”

What part of speech is “cholera”?

“Cholera” is a noun.

Where does the word “cholera” come from?

The word “cholera” comes from Latin. From Latin cholera, from Greek kholera — a doublet of the word "choler," historically linked to bile-related illness.

Is “cholera” a common word?

“Cholera” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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