cholera
Meanings
Plural: choleras
Noun
- an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food
- Any of several acute infectious diseases of humans and domestic animals, caused by certain strains of the Vibrio cholerae bacterium through ingestion of contaminated water or food, usually marked by severe gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and dehydration.
Origin / Etymology
From Latin cholera (“bilious disease”), from Ancient Greek χολέρα (kholéra, “cholera”). Doublet of choler.
Synonyms
Asiatic cholera, epidemic cholera, Indian cholera
Scrabble Score: 12
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Words With Friends Score: 13
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