salmonella

noun /,sælmə'nɛlə/

Definition
rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria; cause typhoid fever and food poisoning; can be used as a bioweapon
Example
Here is an example sentence using 'salmonella': She showed great salmonella during the competition.
Etymology
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Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
4
Consonants
6
Length
10

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Length
10
Syllables
4
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