vaccinia

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a local infection induced in humans by inoculation with the virus causing cowpox in order to confer resistance to smallpox; normally lasts three weeks and leaves a pitted scar
  2. noun a viral disease of cattle causing a mild skin disease affecting the udder; formerly used to inoculate humans against smallpox

Etymology

From Latin vaccinus + -ia.

Synonyms

vaccina, variola vaccine, variola vaccinia, variola vaccina

A single word — an entire dictionary opens.

Type a word, a sentence, a book title, or a link to an English article. WordNet and the Classics answer.

Try

A library of classics · a vault of words · instant etymology & meaning

Continue reading