English Explanatory Dictionary

charbon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small black spot or mark remaining in the cavity of the corner tooth of a horse after the large spot or mark has become obliterated.
  2. A very contagious and fatal disease of sheep, horses, and cattle; anthrax.
name
  1. A locality in the Mid-Western council area, eastern New South Wales, Australia.

Pronunciation

/ˈt͡ʃɑː(ɹ)bən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-charbon.wav

Word forms

charbon charbons

Etymology

From French charbon (“coal; anthrax”).

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