n.
Pronunciation: ' ve-t ə -r ə - ˌ ner- ē , ' ve-tr ə -, ' ve-t ə - ˌ ner-
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin veterinarius of beasts of burden, from veterinae beasts of burden, from feminine plural of veterinus of beasts of burden; akin to Latin veter-, vetus old
Date: 1790
: of, relating to, practicing, or being the science and art of prevention, cure, or alleviation of disease and injury in animals and especially domestic animals