murrain in German
murrain in German is Pest — murrain means an infectious disease that spreads widely, or an outbreak of one, sometimes named in old curses.
murrain in German
Pest
(countable, veterinary disease, chiefly, historical) Any of several highly infectious diseases of cattle or other livestock, such as anthrax, babesiosis, or rinderpest; or a particular epizootic thereof; also, an infectious disease affecting other animals, such as poultry.
What does "murrain" mean?
- noun An infectious disease that spreads widely, or an outbreak of one, sometimes named in old curses.
- noun A disaster or trouble that affects many people, especially seen as a punishment from God.
- noun Any of several serious infectious diseases that affect cattle or other farm animals, including poultry.
- noun A disease caused by infection that affects plants.
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What is "murrain" in German?
"murrain" in German is Pest. murrain means: An infectious disease that spreads widely, or an outbreak of one, sometimes named in old curses.
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