Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Bubonic Plague.
Bubonic Plague - as a noun
The most common form of the plague in humans; characterized by chills, prostration, delirium and the formation of buboes in the armpits and groin; does not spread from person to person
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
glandular plaguepestis bubonicaHypernyms (Closely Related)
pest6pestilence14pestisplague9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The bubonic plague spread rapidly throughout Europe in the 14th century."
"The bubonic plague is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis."
"During the Middle Ages, the bubonic plague wiped out a significant portion of the population."
"The symptoms of the bubonic plague include swollen lymph nodes, fever, and chills."
"Rats and fleas played a crucial role in transmitting the bubonic plague."
