pox

noun /pɑks/

Definition
a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta)
Example
Here is an example sentence using 'pox': She showed great pox during the competition.
Etymology
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Palindrome
No
Compound Word
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Proper Noun
No
Rare
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Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
1
Consonants
2
Length
3

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Syllables
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