Asiatic cholera

noun

, Pathology.

1. cholera ( def 1 ).

Asiatic cholera

noun

1. See cholera
   another name for cholera

Word History and Origins

Origin of Asiatic cholera¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

A year after this important occurrence, the Asiatic Cholera came marching from the East, for the first time.

From Project Gutenberg

It was afterwards known that upwards of 750 persons perished in Bilston of Asiatic Cholera.

From Project Gutenberg

Previous to 1829, Asiatic cholera had obtained no footing in Europe.

From Project Gutenberg