Definition of Plague

  • 1. A serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal Noun
  • 2. Any epidemic disease with a high death rate Noun
  • 3. A swarm of insects that attack plants Noun
  • 4. Any large scale calamity (especially when thought to be sent by God) Noun
  • 5. An annoyance Noun
  • 6. Cause to suffer a blight Verb
  • 7. Annoy continually or chronically Verb

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