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pestilence

nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/pɨʃtiˈlẽsjɐ/pes·ti·lên·ci·a

Definition

A fatal epidemic disease, especially bubonic plague; a pernicious or deadly influence.

“Pestilence swept through the medieval town.”

“The pestilence was carried by rats.”

spread of pestilencesmell of pestilence