lampas

[ lam-puhs ]

noun

, Veterinary Pathology.

1. congestion of the mucous membrane of the hard palate of horses.

lampas

¹

/ ˈlæmpəs; ˈlæmpəz /

noun

1. a swelling of the mucous membrane of the hard palate of horses

lampas

²

/ ˈlæmpəs /

noun

1. an ornate damask-like cloth of cotton or silk and cotton, used in upholstery

Word History and Origins

Origin of lampas¹

1515–25; < Middle French: disease of horses, Old French: disease (of men) with great thirst as symptom

Word History and Origins

Origin of lampas¹

C16: from Old French; origin obscure

Origin of lampas²

C14 (a kind of crepe): probably from Middle Dutch lampers

Example Sentences

Burning the lampas is barbarous and injurious, and it should never be tolerated.

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Of these, Agaricus lampas, and some others, are found in Australia.

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Corn on the cob is commonly used for horses affected with "lampas."

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It is a quite common opinion among owners of horses and stablemen that lampas is a disease that very frequently exists.

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Lampas, lam′pas, n. a material of silk and wool used in upholstery.

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