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broken-winded

adjective bro·ken-wind·ed \ -ˈwin-dəd \

Definition of broken-winded

: affected with or as if with heaves
  • a broken-winded horse

First Known Use of broken-winded

circa 1523

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broken-winded

adjective bro·ken-wind·ed \ -ˈwind-əd \

medical Definition of broken-winded

: affected with heaves

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