virous

adjective

vi·​rous

ˈvīrəs

: caused by a virus

Word History

Etymology

New Latin virus + English -ous

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Rhymes for virous

• gyrus
• iris
• pyrus
• virus
• adenovirus
• baculovirus
• coronavirus
• enterovirus
• poliovirus
• antivirus
• herpesvirus
• parvovirus