Crossword-Solution: HERPES
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| Word | Word Type | Definition |
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| Herpes | n. | An eruption of the skin, taking various names, according to its form, or the part affected; especially, an eruption of vesicles in small distinct clusters, accompanied with itching or tingling, including shingles, ringworm, and the like; -- so called from its tendency to creep or spread from one part of the skin to another. |
Anagrams
| Word | Anagrams | |
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| HERPES | anagram | HESPER, PHERES, SPHERE |
We have 11 clues for the answer “HERPES”
| Clue | Answers |
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| COLD sores | 1 answer |
| Viral skin ailment | 1 answer |
| Virus infection | 1 answer |
| Fever blisters | 2 answers |
| comb form snake | 2 answers |
| shingles | 2 answers |
| snake comb form | 3 answers |
| Eczema | 4 answers |
| Viral disease | 5 answers |
| skin disease | 8 answers |
| SEXUALLY transmitted disease/infection, type of | 10 answers |
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Hint 1 meaning
An inflammatory disease of the skin, characterized by the
presence of redness and itching, an eruption of small vesicles, and the
discharge of a watery exudation, which often dries up, leaving the skin
covered with crusts; -- called also tetter, milk crust, and salt rheum.
Hint 2 anagram
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Hint 3 another clue
eruption
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Sentences with HERPES (5)
Man is liable to receive from the lower animals, and to communicate to them, certain diseases, as hydrophobia, variola, the glanders, syphilis, cholera, herpes, etc.
The Fountain of the Virgin, purgative and blastopeptic, had given relief to sufferers from the quartan fever, herpes, elephantiasis, and to all persons of atrobiliary and lunatick temperament.
One malady, called "herpes," or "spreading ulcer," was said to be highly contagions, but capable of being cured by applications of saliva.
Playfair, who, with many of his brethren, bears ample testimony of its efficacy in leprosy, lues, tenia, herpes, dropsy, rheumatism, hectic and intermittent fever.
There is an inclination to perspire freely; consequently Miliaria is often present; also Herpes, less frequently other Exanthema, Petechien.
Quotes with HERPES (3)
If you love something set it free, but don't be surprised if it comes back with herpes.
Sex can lead to nasty things like herpes, gonorrhea, and something called relationships.
Why is it beautiful that humanity keeps coming back? So does herpes.
Where this answer appears
Appears in: NYT.
Used 2 times in crossword archives (1973–1992).