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aftosa

[ af-toh-suh, -zuh ]

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Word History and Origins

Origin of aftosa1

1900–05; < Spanish (fiebre) aftosa aphthous (fever) ( def )
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Example Sentences

Brazil also wants the United States to declare the state of Santa Catarina free of Aftosa fever, a move that could open up more markets for Brazilian meat exports.

From Reuters

The bulls brought the dread aftosa, or foot-&-mouth disease.

Congress shoved through bills for veterinary help in stamping out Mexico's aftosa, Mexicans awaited the man who would have to take action.

Quite possibly he was a convalescent from aftosa; certainly his home range has had a long dry spell.

For two hours the President recounted the happy details of Mexico's new prosperity: production and employment up, aftosa finally defeated, agriculture thriving.

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