charbon

Meaning

Noun

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.
A very contagious and fatal disease of sheep, horses, and cattle; anthrax.

Origin

From French charbon ("coal; anthrax").

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