an inflammation of the udders of cows, ewes, etc., usually caused by bacteria
Origin of garget
Middle English from Old French gargate, throat from echoic base an unverified form garg-: see garglegarget
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garget
noun
Mastitis of domestic animals, especially cattle.
Origin of garget
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Noun
(plural gargets)
- An inflammation on a cow's udder.
- A distemper in pigs accompanied by staggering and loss of appetite.
Origin
Old English garget, gargate, throat, Old French gargate. Compare gorge.
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garget - Medical Definition
n.
Mastitis of domestic animals, especially cattle.
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