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Noun black death has 1 sense
  1. Black Death, black plague - the epidemic form of bubonic plague experienced during the Middle Ages when it killed nearly half the people of western Europe
    --1 is a kind of bubonic plague

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Term: Black Death

Definition: The Black Death refers to a devastating pandemic that swept through Europe in the fourteenth century, causing widespread death and social upheaval. It is believed to have been caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which was spread by fleas that infested black rats.

Senses:

  1. Noun: A deadly epidemic of bubonic plague during the Middle Ages.
  2. Noun: Any widespread calamity or disaster.

Examples:

  • The Black Death claimed the lives of millions of people in Europe during the 14th century.
  • The economic and social consequences of the Black Death were profound.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic is often compared to the Black Death due to its impact on global populations.

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