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单词 murrain
释义

murrain

noun

mur·​rain ˈmər-ən How to pronounce murrain (audio)
ˈmə-rən
: a pestilence or plague especially affecting domestic animals

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Otherwise nature is outraged, floods will again sweep the land and murrains strike our cattle. Dan Bilefsky, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2016

Word History

Etymology

Middle English moreyne, from Anglo-French morine, from morir to die, from Latin mori — more at murder

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

murrain

noun

as in infection

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • infection
  • illness
  • ailment
  • malady
  • sickness
  • plague
  • blight
  • contagion
  • pestilence
  • infirmity
  • curse
  • affliction
  • scourge
  • affection
  • pest
  • epidemic
  • pandemic
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