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sallenders

noun plural but usually singular in construction
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sal·​len·​ders | \ ˈsalə̇ndə(r)z \

Definition of sallenders

: an eczematous eruption occurring on the hind leg of a horse in front of the hock — compare malanders

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“Sallenders.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sallenders. Accessed 28 Feb. 2021.

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