The term "Black Death" was popularized in the 19th century, although the plague itself occurred in the 14th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Latin phrase "atra mors," meaning "black death," or from the dark skin lesions that afflicted some victims. The name reflects the widespread devastation and mortality caused by the plague, which killed an estimated one-third of Europe's population.
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