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bubo (byo̵̅o̅′bō′)

noun pl. buboes -·boes′

an inflamed swelling of a lymph node, esp. in the armpit or groin

Etymology: ME < ML < Gr boubōn, groin, swollen gland

Related Forms:

  • bubonic bu·bon′ic (-bän′ik) adjective
bubo Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • bengalensis: Until recently, the Indian Eagle Owl was listed as a subspecies of Eurasian Eagle Owl ( subspecies: Bubo bubo bengalensis ).

Browse dictionary entries near bubo

  1. ‹ Buber
  2. ‹ bubbly
  3. ‹ bubbling
  4. ‹ bubbler
  5. ‹ bubbleheaded
  6. ‹ bubblehead
  7. ‹ bubblegum
  8. ‹ bubbled
  9. ‹ Bubble Wrap
  10. ‹ bubble-top
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