rabies
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Noun — A deadly viral disease spread through the bite of an infected animal, causing brain inflammation and severe behavioural changes.
How to use rabies
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
A direct borrowing from Latin rabiēs, meaning "madness" or "fury" — the same root behind the everyday word "rage."
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What does “rabies” mean?
The word “rabies” means a deadly viral disease spread through the bite of an infected animal, causing brain inflammation and severe behavioural changes. In plain terms, a serious, usually fatal disease transmitted by animal bites, best known for causing aggressive or erratic behaviour.
How do you pronounce “rabies”?
“Rabies” is pronounced RAY-beez (/ˈɹeɪ.biːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “rabies” in a sentence?
Here is “rabies” used in a sentence: “The dog was quarantined after showing early signs of rabies.”
What part of speech is “rabies”?
“Rabies” is a noun.
Where does the word “rabies” come from?
The word “rabies” comes from Latin. A direct borrowing from Latin rabiēs, meaning "madness" or "fury" — the same root behind the everyday word "rage.".
Is “rabies” a common word?
“Rabies” is an uncommon word in modern English.