equine distemper meaning

UK US /ˈikwaɪn dɪˈstɛmpɚ/ 5 syllables

equine distemper (noun): an acute bacterial disease of horses characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes.

Definition of equine distemper

  1. an acute bacterial disease of horses characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes

    Synonyms: strangles

    Type of: distemper

How to pronounce equine distemper

equine distemper is pronounced /ˈikwaɪn dɪˈstɛmpɚ/ in American English. It has 5 syllables.

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