Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index H herpes: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: her•pes Pronunciation: (hûr'pēz), [key] — n. Pathol. any of several diseases caused by herpesvirus, characterized by eruption of blisters on the skin or mucous membranes. Cf. chickenpox, genital herpes, oral herpes, shingles. herpesvirus. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: herpes (Thesaurus) herpangina herpes genitalis TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. The Book of Philippians: Summary Current Events This Week: May 2023 Preamble of the United Nations Charter Queen Victoria Books of the Bible: New Testament Books in Order The 88 Recognized Constellations ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: panache Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language