Plague
/pleɪɡ/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:13 pts6 letters
Definition of Plague
noun
- (often used with the, sometimes capitalized: the Plague) The bubonic plague, the pestilent disease caused by the virulent bacterium Yersinia pestis.
- An epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence, but specifically by the above disease.
- A widespread affliction, calamity or destructive influx, especially when seen as divine retribution.
"Ten Biblical plagues over Egypt, ranging from locusts to the death of the crown prince, finally forced Pharaoh to let Moses's people go."
- A grave nuisance, whatever greatly irritates.
"Bart is an utter plague; his pranks never cease."
- Collective noun for common grackles
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