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shingles

/ˈʃɪŋɡəlz/ noun C1
  1. Herpes zoster, caused by Human herpes virus 3, in genus Varicellovirus. (informal, uncountable)
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The long platform was almost deserted; the only living creature in sight being a girl who was sitting on a pile of shingles at the extreme end.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 12 · C1
She’s sitting out there on the shingles.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 12 · C1

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