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HERPES

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Herpes.

Herpes - as a noun

Viral diseases causing eruptions of the skin or mucous membrane

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
infectious disease
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any of the animal viruses that cause painful blisters on the skin

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
herpes virus
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
animal virus
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She contracted herpes after having unprotected sex."
"He suffered from recurring herpes outbreaks."
"My friend was diagnosed with genital herpes."
"There is no cure for herpes."
"She was embarrassed to disclose her herpes diagnosis."
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Word Game Points

Is HERPES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, herpes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HERPES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is HERPES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, herpes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HERPES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is HERPES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, herpes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HERPES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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