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Pox Definition & Meaning

pox
noun
  1. a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta)
  2. a contagious disease characterized by purulent skin eruptions that may leave pock marks

"Pox" in song lyrics

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  • "Columbus' crew crouches, crowded, shrouded, covered in small pox"
    Alexipharmic — Run
  • "We wreck shop then break out like small pox"
    Anotha Level — What's That Cha Say
  • "Haters see more red dots than a kid with chicken pox"
    Color Changin Click — Don't Stare at Us

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Frequently asked questions

What does pox mean?
a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta) a contagious disease characterized by purulent skin eruptions that may leave pock marks
What part of speech is pox?
Pox is a noun.
How many definitions does pox have?
Pox has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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