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.
Varicella (chickenpox): A highly infectious viral disease, known familiarly as chickenpox. (In many countries, this disease is always called varicella.). Chickenpox has nothing at all to do with chicken. The name was meant to distinguish this weak form of the pox from smallpox.aricella (chickenpox): A highly infectious viral disease, known familiarly as chickenpox. (In many countries, this disease is always called varicella.). Chickenpox has nothing at all to do with chicken. The name was meant to distinguish this weak form of the pox from smallpox.