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plague spot

 

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Noun plague spot has 1 sense
  1. plague spot - a spot on the skin characteristic of the plague
    --1 is a kind of
    macule, macula

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Term: plague spot

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A specific area or spot on the body where a contagious disease, such as the bubonic plague, is prevalent.

Sample Sentence: The doctor examined the patient and pointed out the plague spot on his arm.

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Term: plague spot

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 2: A figurative term referring to a place or thing that is a source of widespread problems, troubles, or diseases.

Sample Sentence: Corruption within the government has become a plague spot on the country's progress.

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Term: plague spot

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 3: In local slang, a place or spot within a community that is notorious for criminal activities or other issues.

Sample Sentence: Locals have learned to avoid that street at night because it is a plague spot for drug deals.

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