Bubo

[bju:bәu]

Definition

(noun.) a genus of Strigidae.

(noun.) a lymph node that is inflamed and swollen because of plague or gonorrhea or tuberculosis.

Checker: Lorenzo--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) An inflammation, with enlargement, of a lymphatic gland, esp. in the groin, as in syphilis.

Typist: Melville

Definition

n. an inflammatory swelling of the glands in the groin or armpit.—adj. Bubon′ic accompanied by buboes.—n. Būb′ukle a ridiculous word of Fluellen's for a red pimple corrupted from bubo and carbuncle.

Checker: Louie