measles
An acute and highly contagious disease which often afflicts children caused by the virus Measles morbillivirus and causing red rashes, fever, runny nose, coughing, and red eyes.
Other meanings
A disease of livestock or meat caused by the presence of tapeworm larvae.
Any disease causing red rashes.
Word history
From Old High German "masala" (blood blister, phlegmon).
Where this comes from
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