chickenpox
Translation
chickenpox
Examples
My son got chickenpox from school.
My son got chickenpox from school.
The chickenpox vaccine is very effective.
The chickenpox vaccine is very effective.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) chickenpox She has chickenpox.
Similar Words
Synonyms: varicella
Etymology
From 'chicken' (possibly due to the mildness compared to smallpox, or the spots resembling chicken pecks) and 'pox' (a disease with pustules).
Memory Tips
Imagine a chicken pecking at your skin, leaving little red spots (pox). This image can help you remember the name.