Meaning of the word coronavirus in English
What does coronavirus mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
coronavirus
US /kəˈroʊ.nəˌvaɪ.rəs/
UK /kəˈroʊ.nəˌvaɪ.rəs/
Noun
1.
a type of virus that causes diseases in humans and animals. In humans, it usually causes respiratory infections (= in the nose, throat, or chest) that are not serious, but can sometimes cause more serious infections that can kill people:
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SARS was a new strain of coronavirus.
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