ringbone

American  

[ring-bohn] / ˈrɪŋˌboʊn /

noun

Veterinary Pathology.

1. a morbid bony growth on the pastern bones of a horse, often resulting in lameness.

---

ringbone British  

/ ˈrɪŋˌbəʊn /

noun

1. an abnormal bony growth affecting the pastern of a horse, often causing lameness

---

Etymology

Origin of ringbone

First recorded in 1515–25; ring ¹ + bone

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

ringbone

Ursa Major.—There is no real cure for ringbone.

From Ladies on Horseback Learning, Park-Riding, and Hunting, with Hints upon Costume, and Numerous Anecdotes by Lambert, Nannie

Rachitic ringbone is frequently observed in some sections of the country and does not ordinarily cause much if any lameness.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor

I had examined blue, felt of his muscles, and made up my mind that by and by he would have ringbone on his left fore leg.

From Daughters of the Revolution and Their Times 1769 - 1776 A Historical Romance by Coffin, Charles Carleton

Feel his ankles that there is neither spavin nor ringbone, then open his mouth and look at his teeth to be sure that he isn’t lying to you,” advised Tad dryly.

From The Pony Rider Boys in Alaska Or, The Gold Diggers of Taku Pass by Patchin, Frank Gee

In the absence of any information to the contrary, the lameness may be regarded as due to the development of ringbone.

From Prairie Farmer, Vol. 56: No. 4, January 26, 1884 A Weekly Journal for the Farm, Orchard and Fireside by Various