black death
noun
often capitalized B&D
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: a severe epidemic of plague and especially bubonic plague that occurred in Asia and Europe in the 14th century
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“Black death.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20death. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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