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单词 Kimberley disease
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Definition of Kimberley disease in English:

Kimberley disease

noun
mass nounAustralian
  • A usually fatal disease of horses which damages the animal's liver.

    sixteen of the horses died from Kimberley disease
    Example sentencesExamples
    • He fed horses with the plant for extended periods, but no symptoms of Kimberley disease were produced.
    • My opinion is that the horse is suffering from Kimberley disease.
    • Kimberley disease, which has been so prevalent in past years, has now practically ceased on this station.
    • The plant was recognised as prime suspect for the Kimberley disease.
    • The dread Kimberley disease attacks horses and camels but leaves the donkey and mule practically immune.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Kimberley, the tropical region of Western Australia where the disease was once prevalent.

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