rubeola noun. [rʊ'bi:ǝlǝ] L17.
[Use as noun of fem. of medieval Latin dim. (after variola) of Latin rubeus red.]
1. A rash of red spots or pimples. Only in L17.

2. Measles. E19.

3. German measles. Now rare or obsolete. M19.

■ rubeolar adjective of the nature of or characteristic of rubeola L19.

■ rubeoloid adjective & noun (a disease) resembling rubeola M19.

■ rubeolous adjective rubeolar E19.

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