windgall

wind·gall

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [wind-gawl]
- /ˈwɪndˌgɔl/
- /wˈɪndɡɔːl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wind-gawl]
- /ˈwɪndˌgɔl/

Definitions of windgall word

noun windgall a puffy distention of the synovial bursa at the fetlock joint. 1
noun windgall A small painless swelling just above the fetlock of a horse, caused by inflammation of the tendon sheath. 1
noun windgall a soft swelling in the area of the fetlock joint of a horse 0
noun windgall a soft swelling on the fetlock joint of a horse 0
noun windgall A puffy, typically fluid filled sac located just above the fetlock joint on a horse. Generally appearing on old or poorly kept horses. 0

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Origin of windgall

First appearance:

before 1515

One of the 27% oldest English words

First recorded in 1515-25; wind1 + gall2

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Parts of speech for Windgall

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windgall popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

windgall usage trend in Literature

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