Definition of anthrax

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • anthrax is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
  • anthrax is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
  • anthrax is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 17

Definition of anthrax


  • a highly infectious animal disease (especially cattle and sheep); it can be transmitted to people (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. splenic fever
  • a disease of humans that is not communicable; caused by infection with Bacillus anthracis followed by septicemia (noun)

See definition of anthrax in Merriam Webster