Cowpox
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A mild viral disease of cattle that causes pustular lesions on the udder and was historically used to vaccinate humans against smallpox.
“Edward Jenner noticed that milkmaids who had contracted cowpox appeared resistant to smallpox.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
cow·pox
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Synonyms
vaccinia
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Contains the rare letter X in final position, the POX ending is very distinctive and memorable
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Worth 20 points, X alone scores 8 and becomes exceptional on a triple-letter square
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