measle en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈmizəl/ (General-American)
- /ˈmiːzəl/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From Middle English mesel, from Old French mesel (“leprous”), from Latin misellus (“wretched", "unfortunate”), diminutive of miser (“wretched, sick”), of unknown ultimate origin.
Meanings
- A red spot of the kind that appears on the skin of someone suffering from measles.
- A tapeworm larva.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| measles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |