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plague in Latin

plague in Latin is pestis, clades, luēs — plague means a deadly, fast-spreading disease, especially historically the bubonic plague.

plague in Latin

pestis
noun
(pathology) An epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence, but specifically by the above disease.
clades
noun
(pathology) An epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence, but specifically by the above disease.
luēs
noun
(pathology) An epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence, but specifically by the above disease.

What does "plague" mean?

  1. noun A deadly, fast-spreading disease, especially historically the bubonic plague.
    "The plague killed millions across Europe in the 14th century."
  2. noun A widespread, serious problem or nuisance.
    "A plague of locusts destroyed the entire harvest."
  3. verb To trouble or afflict someone persistently.
    "Injuries have plagued the team all season."
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plague in a sentence

  • The plague killed millions across Europe in the 14th century.
  • A plague of locusts destroyed the entire harvest.
  • Corruption has been a plague on the country's politics for decades.
  • Injuries have plagued the team all season.

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What is "plague" in Latin?

"plague" in Latin is pestis, clades, luēs. plague means: A deadly, fast-spreading disease, especially historically the bubonic plague.

How do you use "plague" in a sentence?

Example: "The plague killed millions across Europe in the 14th century." In Latin, "plague" is pestis, clades, luēs.

Are there other ways to say "plague" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "plague": pestis, clades, luēs.

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