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pox

One entry found.

Main Entry: pox

Pronunciation: \ˈpäks\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural pox or pox·es

1 : a virus disease (as chicken pox) characterized by pustules or eruptions
2 archaic : smallpox
3 : syphilis

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