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braxy

Pronunciation: /ˈbraksi/
Definition of braxy

noun

[mass noun]
  • a fatal bacterial infection of young sheep, occurring chiefly in upland areas in winter.
    • The bacterium is Clostridium septicum

Origin:

late 18th century: perhaps from obsolete brack 'break, flaw', from Germanic base of break1

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Definition of braxy in the US English dictionary