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Etymology of the Latin word anthrax

the Late Latin word anthrax (natural cinnabar; a virulent ulcer)
derived from the Greek word anthrax, ἄνθραξ (a live coal)

Derivations in other languages

English anthrax, French anthrax, Italian antrace, Portuguese antraz

Usage

Word found in Late Latin



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