Definition of GLANDERS

glanders

Meanings

Noun

  • a destructive and contagious bacterial disease of horses that can be transmitted to humans
  • An infectious disease of horses, mules and donkeys caused by the bacterium Burkholderia, one species of which may be transmitted to humans.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English glandres, glaundres, from Old French glandres, plural of Old French glandre, from Latin glandula.

Synonyms

leprosy

Scrabble Score: 10

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Words With Friends Score: 13

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