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blacktongue

American  
[blak-tuhng] / ˈblækˌtʌŋ /

noun

Veterinary Pathology.
  1. canine pellagra.


Etymology

Origin of blacktongue

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35; black + tongue

Example Sentences

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Court records say the shooting occurred the morning of March 13, when Steven Blacktongue entered a 7-Eleven in Burien wearing a mask and carrying a hatchet.

From Washington Times

March 13 when Blacktongue, “masked and armed with a hatchet,” entered the store.

From Seattle Times

“Blacktongue stopped his attack and C.C. held him at bay until police arrived.”

From Seattle Times

Blacktongue died a short time later.

From Seattle Times

Uppal, the clerk, saw Blacktongue and ran toward the cash register.

From Seattle Times