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buboes

bu·bo
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [byoo-boh, boo-]
    • /ˈbyu boʊ, ˈbu-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [byoo-boh, boo-]
    • /ˈbyu boʊ, ˈbu-/

Definitions of buboes word

  • noun plural buboes an inflammatory swelling of a lymphatic gland, especially in the groin or armpit. 1
  • noun buboes plural of bubo. 0

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Origin of buboes

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 Buboes

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

buboes 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.

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