Cholera Definition & Meaning

cholera
noun
  1. an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food

"Cholera" in song lyrics

See how cholera is used in real songs:

  • "what do people look like when they have cholera"
    AOL — AOL
  • "characteristics of cholera"
    AOL — AOL
  • "how do you know someone has cholera"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "cholera"

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