rubeola Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children
    measles; morbilli.

WordNet

Ru*be"o*la noun
Etymology
NL., fr. L. ruber red.
Definitions
  1. (Med.) (a) the measles. (b) Rubella.

Webster 1913