hoose
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A lung disease in sheep and cattle that causes coughing and difficulty breathing
- noun
- Archaic
:
gusano del pulmón
- The veterinarian explained that hoose can cause coughing and breathing difficulties in cattle.
Examples
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If not treated promptly, hoose can lead to severe respiratory problems in sheep.
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Farmers need to be aware of the signs of hoose in their livestock to prevent serious health issues.
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The hoose, money, paintings, the lot.
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"Hooses' hoffs"!
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Gie's 20 sausages or I'll torch your bastarding hoose!
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- There’s a moose loose about this hoose.
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There’s a moose loose about this hoose.
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Etymology
The word hoose names a lung disease in sheep and cattle. A helpful way to remember it is to think of hoarse and a blocked hose: the animals cough and have trouble 'breathing'.