aftosa
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of aftosa
1900–05; < Spanish (fiebre) aftosa aphthous (fever) ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Brazil also wants the United States to declare the state of Santa Catarina free of Aftosa fever, a move that could open up more markets for Brazilian meat exports.
From Reuters
The bulls brought the dread aftosa, or foot-&-mouth disease.
From Time Magazine Archive
Congress shoved through bills for veterinary help in stamping out Mexico's aftosa, Mexicans awaited the man who would have to take action.
From Time Magazine Archive
Quite possibly he was a convalescent from aftosa; certainly his home range has had a long dry spell.
From Time Magazine Archive
For two hours the President recounted the happy details of Mexico's new prosperity: production and employment up, aftosa finally defeated, agriculture thriving.
From Time Magazine Archive
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