slows
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Noun — An old folk name for milk sickness, an illness once common in frontier communities caused by drinking milk from cows that had eaten poisonous white snakeroot.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “slows” mean?
The word “slows” means an old folk name for milk sickness, an illness once common in frontier communities caused by drinking milk from cows that had eaten poisonous white snakeroot. In plain terms, a historical, regional term for milk sickness rather than a word you would use today.
How do you pronounce “slows”?
“Slows” is pronounced slaz (/slaːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “slows” in a sentence?
Here is “slows” used in a sentence: “Pioneer diaries sometimes describe entire families struck down by the slows after a bad batch of milk.”
What part of speech is “slows”?
“Slows” is a noun.
Is “slows” a common word?
“Slows” is an uncommon word in modern English.