EPIZOOTIC


Meaning of EPIZOOTIC in English

[ ˌɛpɪzəʊ'ɒtɪk ]

■ adjective (of a disease) temporarily prevalent and widespread in an animal population.

Origin

C18: from Fr. épizootique , from épizootie , from Gk epi 'upon' + zōion 'animal'.

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