Meaning of the word smallpox in English
What does smallpox mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
smallpox
US /ˈsmɑːl.pɑːks/
UK /ˈsmɔːl.pɒks/
Noun
an acute contagious viral disease, with fever and a rash of spots that usually develop into pus-filled blisters and leave scars.
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Vaccination eradicated smallpox globally.
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The disease of smallpox was once a major killer.