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rubeola

noun ru·be·o·la \ˌrü-bē-ˈō-lə, rü-ˈbē-ə-lə\

Definition of RUBEOLA

: measles 1a

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Origin of RUBEOLA

New Latin, from neuter plural of rubeolus reddish, from Latin rubeus

First Known Use: 1803

Rhymes with RUBEOLA

acerola, ayatollah, braciola, Española, Fabiola, gladiola, Gorgonzola, hemiola, Hispaniola, Osceola, Pensacola, roseola, variola

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rubeola

noun ru·be·o·la \ˌrü-bē-ˈō-lə, rü-ˈbē-ə-lə\

Medical Definition of RUBEOLA

: measles 1a

—ru·be·o·lar \-lər\ adjective

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