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veterinary
[ vet-er-uh-ner-ee, ve-truh- ]
/ ˈvɛt ər əˌnɛr i, ˈvɛ trə- /
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noun, plural vet·er·i·nar·ies.
a veterinarian.
adjective
of or relating to the medical and surgical treatment of animals, especially domesticated animals.
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Origin of veterinary
OTHER WORDS FROM veterinary
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British Dictionary definitions for veterinary
veterinary
/ (ˈvɛtərɪnərɪ, ˈvɛtrɪnrɪ) /
adjective
of or relating to veterinary medicine
Word Origin for veterinary
C18: from Latin veterīnārius concerning draught animals, from veterīnae draught animals; related to vetus mature (hence able to bear a burden)
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