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Pox

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Translation of "pox" into Russian

pox
Noun
raiting
pox
poxes pl
The village was quarantined due to an outbreak of smallpox.
Деревня была помещена на карантин из-за вспышки оспы.
Additional translations
вирусное заболевание

Definitions

pox
Noun
raiting
A viral disease characterized by pustules or skin eruptions.
The smallpox outbreak in the 18th century caused widespread panic and devastation.
A curse or hex, often used in expressions to denote misfortune.
A pox on both your houses, he exclaimed, frustrated by their endless feud.
Syphilis or another venereal disease, especially in historical or archaic use.
In the 17th century the pox claimed many lives in the city.
pox
Verb
raiting
To infect or cover with pox pustules.
The illness poxed most of the cattle before it was contained.
(Archaic) To curse or damn.
He swore to pox anyone who betrayed his trust.
pox
Adjective
raiting
Relating to or caused by pox; characterized by pox.
Pox scars can remain on the skin for years.

Idioms and phrases

smallpox outbreak
The smallpox outbreak was quickly contained by the health authorities.
вспышка оспы
Вспышка оспы была быстро локализована властями здравоохранения.

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