ANTHRAX


Meaning of ANTHRAX in English

an ‧ thrax /ˈænθræks/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]

[ Date: 1300-1400 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: Greek , 'coal, large red swelling on the skin' ]

a serious disease affecting cattle and sheep, which can affect humans

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