First Known Use: circa 1818
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roseola
noun ro·se·o·la \ˌrō-zē-ˈō-lə, rō-ˈzē-ə-lə\
Definition of ROSEOLA
: a rose-colored eruption in spots or a disease marked by such an eruption; especially : roseola infantum
— ro·se·o·lar \-lər\ adjective
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Origin of ROSEOLA
New Latin, from Latin roseus rosy, from rosa rose
Medical Dictionary
roseola
noun ro·se·o·la \ˌrō-zē-ˈō-lə, rō-ˈzē-ə-lə\
Medical Definition of ROSEOLA
: a rose-colored eruption in spots or a disease marked by such an eruption; especially : roseola infantum
—ro·se·o·lar \-lər\ adjective
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