A Eurasian species of louse fly in the family Hippoboscidae, Lipoptena cervi; parasites of elk, deer and other bovine animals, sucking blood and laying eggs in the fur of the host animals.
A gold- or green-eyed horsefly of the genus Chrysops in the family Tabanidae; pests to cattle, horses and humans, feeding on their blood.
The bubonic plague, the pestilent disease caused by the virulent bacterium Yersinia pestis.
A group of common grackles.
A widespread affliction, calamity or destructive influx, especially when seen as divine retribution.
An epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence, but specifically by the above disease.
A grave nuisance, whatever greatly irritates.
To harass, pester or annoy someone persistently or incessantly.
To afflict with a disease or other calamity.