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sturdy

nounanimals

brain cyst disease in sheep

A sheep disease (coenurosis) in which cysts form in the brain, causing disorientation, stumbling and often death; also called gid or staggers.

Example in use

Da ewe's gaen sturdy, she cannae find hame.

Pronunciation

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/STUR-dee/

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