What does "charbon" mean?

A small black spot or mark remaining in the cavity of the corner tooth of a horse after the large spot or mark has become obliterated.

How do you pronounce "charbon"?

Pronounced //ˈt͡ʃɑː(ɹ)bən//.

Common synonyms include: anthrax, anthrax, blackleg, distemper, hoof-and-mouth disease, hydrophobia.

/ˈt͡ʃɑː(ɹ)bən/ name, noun

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Noun

1
A small black spot or mark remaining in the cavity of the corner tooth of a horse after the large spot or mark has become obliterated. countable
2
A very contagious and fatal disease of sheep, horses, and cattle; anthrax. uncountable

Proper Noun

1
A locality in the Mid-Western council area, eastern New South Wales, Australia.

From French charbon (“coal; anthrax”).