Meaning of the word scrapie in English
What does scrapie mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
scrapie
US /ˈskreɪ.pi/
UK /ˈskreɪ.pi/
Noun
a fatal, degenerative disease affecting the nervous systems of sheep and goats, caused by a prion.
Example:
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The farmer had to cull his flock due to an outbreak of scrapie.
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Scrapie is a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy.