limberneck

American  

[lim-ber-nek] / ˈlɪm bərˌnɛk /

noun

Veterinary Pathology.

1. a fatal infection of botulism affecting birds, especially chickens and ducks, characterized by weakness of the neck muscles and inability to eat.

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Etymology

Origin of limberneck

First recorded in 1905–10; limber ¹ + neck