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- [kou-poks]
- /ˈkaʊˌpɒks/
- /ˈkaʊ.pɒks/
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- [kou-poks]
- /ˈkaʊˌpɒks/
Definitions of cowpox word
- noun cowpox a contagious viral disease of cows characterized by vesicles on the skin, esp on the teats and udder. Inoculation of humans with this virus provides temporary immunity to smallpox. It can be transmitted to other species, esp cats 3
- noun cowpox a contagious viral disease of cows that causes pustules on the udders: people inoculated with a vaccine containing the virus of cowpox become temporarily immune to smallpox 3
- noun cowpox an eruptive disease appearing on the teats and udders of cows, in which small pustules form that contain a virus used in the vaccination of humans against smallpox. 1
- noun cowpox A viral disease of cows' udders which, when contracted by humans through contact, resembles mild smallpox, and was the basis of the first smallpox vaccines. 1
- noun cowpox viral disease of cattle 1
- noun cowpox A pustular, eruptive skin disease of cattle caused by an Orthopoxvirus, with lesions occurring principally on the udder and teats. Human infection may occur from touching cows, and gives immunity to smallpox. 0
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Origin of cowpox
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1790-1800; cow1 + pox
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Parts of speech for Cowpox
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cowpox popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
cowpox usage trend in Literature
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