SINCE 1828
Georgina River disease
noun
variants:
or less commonly Georgina disease
Definition of Georgina River disease
: a severe intoxication of Australian sheep and cattle due to ingestion of poisonous plant material believed to be the seeds of Georgina gidgee
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