plagues

Noun

Infections caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, typically transmitted through fleas and characterized by fever, weakness, and the formation of buboes.

ریشه

The word 'plagues' comes from the Latin 'plaga' meaning 'blow, wound.'

مثال

• The plagues of the Middle Ages, such as the Black Death, caused widespread devastation.
• The symptoms of the plagues include high fever and swollen lymph nodes.
• The doctor confirmed that the patient had contracted the plagues.