pestilence
nounfeminine/pɨʃtiˈlẽsjɐ/low
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.
Common collocations
spread of pestilencesmell of pestilence
Etymology
Do latim 'pestilentia'.