Bubonic plague
Bubonic plague noun - The most common form of the plague in humans; characterized by chills, prostration, delirium and the formation of buboes in the armpits and groin; does not spread from person to person.
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Scourge and bubonic plague are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scourge" instead a noun phrase "Bubonic plague".
Scourge
Scourge noun - A long thin or flexible tool for striking.
Bubonic plague and scourge are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bubonic plague" instead a noun "Scourge".
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