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Definitions

Noun

1. 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. 2
   A very contagious and fatal disease of sheep, horses, and cattle; anthrax. uncountable

Proper Noun

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

Synonyms

All synonyms

anthraxanthraxblacklegdistemperhoof-and-mouth diseasehydrophobia

Etymology

From French charbon (“coal; anthrax”).

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