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surra


Definition of surra

noun

[mass noun]
  • a parasitic disease of camels and other mammals caused by trypanosomes, transmitted by biting flies and occurring chiefly in North Africa and Asia.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Marathi sūra 'air breathed through the nostrils'

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Definition of surra in the US English dictionary