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epizoötic
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epizoötic, a. [Cf. F. épizoötique.].
- Of or pertaining to an epizoön. [1913 Webster]
- Containing fossil remains; -- said of rocks, formations, mountains, and the like. [1913 Webster]"Epizoötic mountains are of secondary formation." [1913 Webster]
- Of the nature of a disease which attacks many animals at the same time; -- corresponding to epidemic diseases among men.
epizoötic, n.
epizoötic, n. [F. épizoötie.].
- A disease attacking many animals at the same time; an epizootic disease. [1913 Webster]
- A murrain; an epidemic influenza among horses. [1913 Webster]
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