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Black Plague.
Black Plague - as a noun
The epidemic form of bubonic plague experienced during the middle ages when it killed nearly half the people of western europe
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
black deathExample Sentences
"The black plague was a devastating epidemic that killed millions of people in Europe during the 14th century."
"During the black plague, entire villages were wiped out within a matter of weeks."
"The black plague was caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which was transmitted by fleas that infested black rats."
"The symptoms of the black plague included fever, swollen lymph nodes, and the appearance of black spots on the skin."
"The black plague is believed to have originated in Central Asia and then spread to Europe through trade routes."