poll evil

American  

[pohl] / poʊl /

noun

Veterinary Pathology.

1. an acute swelling on the top of the head of a horse originating in an inflamed bursa that underlies the great neck ligament there.

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Etymology

Origin of poll evil

First recorded in 1600–10

Example Sentences

What are the causes of fistula and poll evil?

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.

The description of fistula will apply, then, in the main, to poll evil equally well.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.

This is of special importance on premises where several horses develop fistulous withers and poll evil.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.