foot rot

noun

Definition of foot rot

1 : a progressive inflammation of the feet of sheep, goats, or cattle that is associated with bacterial infection

2 : a plant disease marked by rot of the stem near the ground

Recent Examples of foot rot from the Web

Creating the organic layers too close to the trunks has encouraged foot rot a disease.

— tom maccubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Keep corn feeders in check with natural sprays," 21 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of foot rot

1706

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Medical Dictionary

foot rot

noun

medical Definition of foot rot

: a progressive inflammation of foot tissues (as between the digits) especially of sheep or cattle; specifically : a necrobacillosis marked by sloughing, ulceration, suppuration, and sometimes loss of the hoof