LOCOISM


Meaning of LOCOISM in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' l ō -( ˌ )k ō - ˌ i-z ə m

Function: noun

Date: 1900

: a disease usually of horses, cattle, and sheep that is caused by chronic poisoning with locoweeds

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