English dictionary

cholera

/'k/A/l/@/r/@/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food

noun.state

Synonyms asiatic cholera epidemic cholera indian cholera

Source: WordNet 3.0
One of several diseases affecting the digestive and intestinal tract and more or less dangerous to life, esp. the one commonly called <i>Asiatic cholera</i>.

noun

Source: webster1913