English Explanatory Dictionary

bluetongue

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A disease of ruminants, caused by Bluetongue virus of the genus Orbivirus, carried by mosquitos, midges etc.
  2. The blue-tongue lizard.
  3. Someone who is as sleepy as a lizard; a lazy person.

Word forms

bluetongue bluetongues blue-tongue

Etymology

From blue + tongue.

Synonyms

catarrhal fever
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