cowpox

Meanings

Plural: cowpoxes

Noun

a viral disease of cattle causing a mild skin disease affecting the udder; formerly used to inoculate humans against smallpox
A pustular, eruptive skin disease of cattle caused by an Orthopoxvirus, with lesions occurring principally on the udder and teats. Human infection may occur from touching cows, and gives immunity to smallpox.

Origin / Etymology

From cow + pox.

Synonyms

kine-pox, vaccinia

Scrabble Score: 20

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Words With Friends Score: 22

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