dictionary.ptplaguenounfemininegeneral usecommon/ˈpɛʃ.tɨ/pes·tePortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1A contagious disease that spreads rapidly and causes high mortality.Usage examples“The plague devastated Europe in the 14th century.”“Scientists are studying the effects of the plague.”Synonymsepidemicdisease
A contagious disease that spreads rapidly and causes high mortality.Usage examples“The plague devastated Europe in the 14th century.”“Scientists are studying the effects of the plague.”Synonymsepidemicdisease