pestis — meaning in English
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English meaning
- pestilence noun A deadly, widespread disease; a plague.
- plague noun A deadly, fast-spreading disease, especially historically the bubonic plague.
- scourge noun A whip, especially one with several lashes, historically used to punish or torture.
Senses
pestis is used for these senses in English:
- pestilence Any epidemic disease that is highly contagious, infectious, virulent and devastating.
- plague (pathology) An epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence, but specifically by the above disease.
- scourge A source of persistent (and often widespread) pain and suffering or trouble, such as a cruel ruler, disease, pestilence, or war.
plague — full definition
- noun A deadly, fast-spreading disease, especially historically the bubonic plague.
- noun A widespread, serious problem or nuisance.
- verb To trouble or afflict someone persistently.