Salmonella Definition & Meaning

salmonella
noun
  1. rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria; cause typhoid fever and food poisoning; can be used as a bioweapon

"Salmonella" in song lyrics

See how salmonella is used in real songs:

  • "spit rhymes sick as salmonella"
    Michael Barber — Standing in the Rain
  • "Even my acapella's similar to salmonella"
    Soul Khan — Lord Knows Freestyle
  • "raw eggs and salmonella"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "salmonella"

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