diplococcus (noun)

1. In Greek mythology, the god Apollo was said to have been infected by a diplococcus during one of his quests.

2. In the fantasy novel, a group of heroes embarks on a dangerous journey to defeat an evil diplococcus that threatens their land.

3. In the science fiction movie, scientists discover a new planet inhabited by intelligent diplococcus-like creatures.

4. The horror story revolves around a terrifying diplococcus outbreak in a small town, turning its inhabitants into blood-thirsty monsters.