pestilence

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈpɛstələn(t)s/ or /ˈpɛstɪlən(t)s/ or /ˈpɛstlən(t)s/

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Noun

Singular pestilence

Plural pestilences

1. (countable & uncountable) Pestilence is any epidemic disease that is very contagious or infectious.