bangs
What is another word for bangs? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — Bang's disease, a bacterial infection (brucellosis) that mainly affects cattle and can spread to humans.
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Etymology
Named after the Danish veterinarian Bernhard Bang, who identified the bacterium responsible in the 1890s.
Full origin of bangs →Frequently asked questions
What does “bangs” mean?
The word “bangs” means bang's disease, a bacterial infection (brucellosis) that mainly affects cattle and can spread to humans. In plain terms, an older, informal name for brucellosis in livestock, still used by farmers and vets.
How do you pronounce “bangs”?
“Bangs” is pronounced bangz (/bæŋ(ɡ)z/ in IPA).
How do you use “bangs” in a sentence?
Here is “bangs” used in a sentence: “The herd was tested for bangs before being sold.”
What part of speech is “bangs”?
“Bangs” is a noun.
Where does the word “bangs” come from?
The word “bangs” dates back to around 1890 and comes from Danish. Named after the Danish veterinarian Bernhard Bang, who identified the bacterium responsible in the 1890s.
Is “bangs” a common word?
“Bangs” is an uncommon word in modern English.
