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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

smallpox

/smɔːlpɒks/ noun · British & US
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What does smallpox mean?

noun

A highly infectious disease caused by the variola virus, characterized by a rash of pus-filled blisters, and often fatal if not treated.

Example

"The smallpox vaccine was instrumental in eradicating the disease worldwide."

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