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poxes

poxes is the plural of pox.

poxes is the third-person singular simple present indicative of pox.

Meaning of pox

Noun

pox (countable and uncountable, plural poxes)

  1. A disease characterized by skin eruptions (especially purulent ones) that may leave pockmarks.
    1. Syphilis.
  2. (figuratively) A curse.
    • a pox on all their houses

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Phrases with poxes

Questions about poxes

What is poxes the plural of?
Poxes is the plural of pox.

Words near poxes in the dictionary

  1. pox
  2. pox doctor's clerk
  3. pox parties
  4. pox party
  5. poxed
  6. poxes
  7. poxier
  8. poxiest
  9. poxing
  10. poxless
  11. poxlike

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