bubo

noun bu·bo \ˈbyü-(ˌ)bō, ˈbü-\

plural buboes

Definition of BUBO

: an inflammatory swelling of a lymph gland especially in the groin

— bu·bon·ic \byü-ˈbä-nik, bü-\ adjective

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Medieval Latin bubon-, bubo, from Greek boubōn

First Known Use: 14th century

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noun bu·bo \ˈb(y)ü-(ˌ)bō\

plural buboes

: an inflammatory swelling of a lymph node especially in the groin

—bu·bon·ic \b(y)ü-ˈbän-ik\ adjective

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