herpes
her·pes
noun \ˈhər-(ˌ)pēz\Definition of HERPES
: any of several inflammatory diseases of the skin caused by herpesviruses and characterized by clusters of vesicles; especially : herpes simplex
— her·pet·ic \(ˌ)hər-ˈpe-tik\ adjective
See Origin of HERPES
Latin, from Greek herpēs, from herpein to creep — more at serpent
First Known Use: 14th century
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