“Pocks” or “Pox”

pocks / pox are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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pocks p·AA·k·s

nouna pustule in an eruptive disease.

pox p·AA·k·s

nouna contagious disease characterized by purulent skin eruptions that may leave pock marks.

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“pocks”

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“pox”

White pox disease, caused by Serratia marcescens.
…the technical name for chicken pox, while "Primo" means first as…
…means of conveying the small pox to them, which was far…
…a serious case of chicken pox.
General Amherst, having learned that smallpox had broken out among the…
…as black band disease, white pox and yellow-band disease.

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