quarantine
Definition
1.- The desert in which Christ fasted for 40 days according to the Bible. 2.- A grace period of 40 days during which a widow has the right to remain in her dead husband's home, regardless of the inheritance. 3.- A sanitary measure to prevent the spread of a contagious plague by isolating those believed or feared to be infected.
Pronunciation
/ˈkwɑɹ.ən.tin/
Details
- Category: Medicine, Health, and Needs
- Sign Language: Lengua de Señas Mexicana (LSM)
- Region: México
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