RABIES


Meaning of RABIES in English

[ 'reɪbi:z , -ɪz ]

■ noun a dangerous viral disease of dogs and other mammals, transmissible through the saliva to humans and causing madness and convulsions.

Origin

C16: from L., from rabere 'rave'.

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