VARIOLOUS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Relating to small pox

Synonyms:

variolar; variolic; variolous

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

variola (a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever and weakness and skin eruption with pustules that form scabs that slough off leaving scars)

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