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lampas
[ lam-puhs ]
noun
, Veterinary Pathology.
- congestion of the mucous membrane of the hard palate of horses.
lampas
1/ ˈlæmpəs; ˈlæmpəz /
noun
- a swelling of the mucous membrane of the hard palate of horses
lampas
2/ ˈlæmpəs /
noun
- an ornate damask-like cloth of cotton or silk and cotton, used in upholstery
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Word History and Origins
Origin of lampas1
1515–25; < Middle French: disease of horses, Old French: disease (of men) with great thirst as symptom
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Word History and Origins
Origin of lampas1
C16: from Old French; origin obscure
Origin of lampas2
C14 (a kind of crepe): probably from Middle Dutch lampers
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Example Sentences
Burning the lampas is barbarous and injurious, and it should never be tolerated.
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Of these, Agaricus lampas, and some others, are found in Australia.
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Corn on the cob is commonly used for horses affected with "lampas."
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It is a quite common opinion among owners of horses and stablemen that lampas is a disease that very frequently exists.
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Lampas, lam′pas, n. a material of silk and wool used in upholstery.
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