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foot-and-mouth disease
noun
called also foot-and-mouth, hoof-and-mouth disease
compare hand, foot and mouth diseaseExamples of foot-and-mouth disease in a Sentence
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Word History
1850, in the meaning defined above
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“Foot-and-mouth disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foot-and-mouth%20disease. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
foot-and-mouth disease
nouncalled also hoof-and-mouth disease
Medical Definition
foot-and-mouth disease
nouncalled also aftosa, aphthous fever, foot-and-mouth, hoof-and-mouth disease
compare hand, foot and mouth diseaseMore from Merriam-Webster on foot-and-mouth disease
Britannica English: Translation of foot-and-mouth disease for Arabic Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about foot-and-mouth disease
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