viruela

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Etymology

Inherited from Late Latin variola, based on Latin varius (speckled, variegated).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /biˈɾwela/
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  • Rhymes: -ela
  • Syllabification: vi‧rue‧la

Noun

viruela f (plural viruelas)

  1. (pathology, uncountable) smallpox
  2. (pathology) any of the fluid-filled blisters caused by smallpox

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