variolous
Of or pertaining to smallpoxOf or pertaining to smallpox.
Meaning
1 senses(archaic, not comparable)Of or pertaining to smallpox.
More definitions
- relating to small pox
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
Latin variolosus, from variola (“smallpox”): compare French varioleux.Latin variolosus, from variola (“smallpox”): compare French varioleux.
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Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsRelatedvariola
Derivedantivariolous
See also
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