galsiekte

noun

gal·​siek·​te

ˈgälˌsēktə

plural -s

Africa

: anaplasmosis

Word History

Etymology

Afrikaans, from gal gall, bile (from Middle Dutch galle) + siekte sickness (from Middle Dutch siecte, from siec sick); akin to Old High German galla gall, bile (bile), sick

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!