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pestilence

 (n): 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
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10 months ago seanahan said:

The WordNet definition lists 3 senses, the above, "any epidemic disease with a high death rate", and "a pernicious and malign influence that is hard to get rid of". The second is what you are referring to. The third is the metaphorical sense.

10 months ago bilby said:

What kind of apocalyptic weekend are you planning, SoG?

10 months ago SonofGroucho said:

The WordNet definition refers specifically to plague. Surely pestilence is a more general term?

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