POX Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

View synonyms for

pox

[ poks ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Pathology.

a disease characterized by multiple skin pustules, as smallpox.
syphilis.
Also called soil rot. Plant Pathology. a disease of sweet potatoes, characterized by numerous pitlike lesions on the roots, caused by a fungus, Streptomyces ipomoea.
(used as an interjection to express distaste, rejection, aversion, etc.):
A pox on you and your bright ideas!

pox

/ ��ɒ�� /

noun

any disease characterized by the formation of pustules on the skin that often leave pockmarks when healed
the pox
an informal name for syphilis
a pox on someone archaic.
interjection an expression of intense disgust or aversion for someone

Discover More

51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of pox¹

1540–50 (earlier as surname); spelling variant of pocks, plural of pock

Discover More

51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of pox¹

C15: changed from pocks, plural of pock

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

Nor was it ever used in vaccines against chicken pox, polio or pneumonia.

From

So once you’ve been to your measles party, it might be wise to hold off on that chicken pox party.

From

A pox on both their houses, I found myself indifferently concluding.

From

As was typically the case, Trump offered no further specifics, but all 50 states mandate not only MMR vaccinations, but shots against polio, diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus and chicken pox for all schoolchildren.

From

Mpox, previously known as monkey pox, is a contagious virus that can cause painful skin lesions.

From

Related 51�Թ�s

Browse