Definition

A disease that affects birds, especially chickens, caused by specific viruses.

Example

The farmer vaccinated his chickens to protect them from fowlpox.

Conversation

Have you heard about the fowlpox outbreak at the farm?

Yeah, it's pretty concerning for the poultry there.

I read that it can spread really quickly among birds.

Absolutely, and it can affect their health significantly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fowlpox is formed from "fowl" (from Old English *fugel*, meaning bird) and "pox" (from Middle English *pocche*, meaning a disease characterized by pustules). The term refers to a disease affecting birds, characterized by pustules on their skin.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fowl' as referring to birds and 'pox' as a disease with pustules — together, they describe a disease that affects birds.

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