pestis
noun
- Definition
- a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
- Example
- The word 'pestis' is often used in everyday conversation.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
2
Consonants
4
Length
6