viruela

Spanish

Etymology

From Medieval Latin or Late Latin variola, based on Latin varius "speckled, variegated".

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /biˈɾwe̞la/

Noun

viruela f (plural viruelas)

  1. (pathology, uncountable) smallpox
  2. (pathology) Any of the fluid-filled blisters caused by smallpox.

Derived terms
  • virolento
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