CHOLERA - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food
Categories: Infectious disease
Synonyms
Cholera, Asiatic cholera, Indian cholera, Epidemic cholera
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "cholera" comes from Ancient Greek χολέρα, which comes from Latin cholera.
🔗 Related Words
choler – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
The Greek language preserved ancient Indo-European roots better than most other languages.