Choleras

/ˈkɑːlərəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cholera; multiple cases or types of the serious bacterial infection affecting the digestive system.

Etymology

Standard English plural of 'cholera' with '-s' suffix, preserving the Latin-Greek root structure of the singular form.

Kelly Says

Historically, major cholera epidemics swept through cities and continents—the plural 'choleras' reminds us of the devastating pandemics that killed millions before we understood bacteria and clean water.

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