Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

foot-and-mouth disease

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.39 in modern English

Syllables
foot-and--mouth dis-ease
IPA
29
Scrabble Score
19
Letters
5
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A highly contagious and sometimes fatal viral disease that can affect animals with cloven hooves.

Uncountable

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What does foot-and-mouth disease mean?
A highly contagious and sometimes fatal viral disease that can affect animals with cloven hooves.

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