MURRAIN


Meaning of MURRAIN in English

[ 'mʌrɪn ]

■ noun

1》 redwater fever or a similar infectious disease affecting cattle or other animals.

2》 archaic a plague or crop blight.

Origin

ME: from OFr. morine , based on L. mori 'to die'.

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