orf
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A contagious skin disease of sheep and goats that can spread to people
- noun
- /ɔrf/
- Specialized
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orf
Surface Forms
Etymology
Orf names a contagious skin disease of sheep and goats, and a helpful way to remember it is to think of it as a short name for the nasty 'sore' or scab that appears on the animal's mouth or skin. That's why orf refers to these painful animal sores and can sometimes pass to people.
