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bubo

bu·bo
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [byoo-boh, boo-]
    • /ˈbyu boʊ, ˈbu-/
    • /ˈbjuː.bəʊ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [byoo-boh, boo-]
    • /ˈbyu boʊ, ˈbu-/

Definitions of bubo word

  • noun bubo inflammation and swelling of a lymph node, often with the formation of pus, esp in the region of the armpit or groin 3
  • noun bubo an inflamed swelling of a lymph node, esp. in the armpit or groin 3
  • noun plural bubo an inflammatory swelling of a lymphatic gland, especially in the groin or armpit. 1
  • noun bubo (pathology) An inflamed swelling of a lymph node, especially in the armpit or the groin, due to an infection such as bubonic plague, gonorrhea, tuberculosis or syphilis. 0

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Origin of bubo

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Late Latin < Greek boubṓn literally, groin

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Parts of speech for Bubo

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

bubo popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

bubo usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with bubo

  • what is a bubo?
  • what does bubo mean?

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