noun
plague; Black Death
Refers to the infectious disease caused by Yersinia pestis, especially the historical pandemic. In modern contexts, it may also be used metaphorically for a devastating epidemic.
from German Pest
14世紀のヨーロッパではペストが大流行した。
In 14th-century Europe, the plague spread widely.
ペストはネズミやノミによって広がる感染症だ。
Plague is an infectious disease spread by rats and fleas.