1 feminine (adj.) 2  mid-14c., of the female sex, from Old French femenin (12c.) feminine, female; with feminine qualities, effeminate, from Latin femininus feminine (in the grammatical sense at first), from femina woman, female, literally she who suckles, from root of felare to suck, suckle (see fecund).
Chicken pox (Varicella) is a highly communicable viral disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus.Varicella is a member of the herpes family, and, like all herpes viruses, stays in the body for life once acquired. It is uncommon to get chicken pox more than once.hicken pox (Varicella) is a highly communicable viral disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus.
Chicken Pox. Chicken pox is a very contagious disease. The scientific name for chicken pox is varicella (vair-ih-SELL-a). The early symptoms of chicken pox include: 1  Fever (usually 101 to 103F). 2  Runny nose and cough. 3  Loss of appetite. 4  Tired or sick feeling.eople who get chicken pox can be contagious starting a few days before the rash appears. This usually means that you may be contagious from the 10th to the 21st day after you were exposed to chicken pox. A good way to determine whether or not you are contagious is to fill in the information below.