cowpox

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a viral disease of cattle causing a mild skin disease affecting the udder; formerly used to inoculate humans against smallpox

Etymology

From cow + pox.

Synonyms

vaccinia

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