noun
distemper
Distemper (noun) means a viral disease of animals, such as dogs and cats, characterised by fever, coughing and catarrh.
noun
1
A viral disease of animals, such as dogs and cats, characterised by fever, coughing and catarrh.
2
A disorder of the humours of the body; a disease.
3
A glue-based paint.
4
A painting produced with this kind of paint.
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Etymology
From Old French destemprer, from Latin distemperare.
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What is the meaning of distemper?
"distemper" (noun) means a viral disease of animals, such as dogs and cats, characterised by fever, coughing and catarrh.
What are the different meanings of distemper?
"distemper" has 3 main meanings: 1. A viral disease of animals, such as dogs and cats, characterised by fever, coughing and catarrh; 2. A disorder of the humours of the body; a disease; 3. A glue-based paint.