surra

[ soor-uh ]

noun

, Veterinary Pathology.

1. an often fatal infectious disease of horses, camels, elephants, and dogs caused by a blood-infecting protozoan parasite, Trypanosoma evansi, transmitted by the bite of horseflies, characterized by fever, anemia, and emaciation.

surra

/ ˈsʊərə /

noun

1. a tropical febrile disease of cattle, horses, camels, and dogs, characterized by severe emaciation: caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma evansi and transmitted by fleas

Word History and Origins

Origin of surra¹

First recorded in 1885–90, surra is from the Marathi word sūra heavy breathing sound

Word History and Origins

Origin of surra¹

from Marathi

Example Sentences

“People don’t realize that it’s high tech,” Surra said.

From Washington Times

It has averaged 20 to 22 students a year for the past three years, Surra said.

From Washington Times

Kathleen Surra, another instructor for prospective water operators at Thaddeus Stevens, agrees with Bensinger.

From Washington Times

All these tribes receive surra or money payments of large amount from the Turkish government to ensure the safe conduct of the annual pilgrimage, otherwise they are practically independent of the Turkish administration, which is limited to the large towns and garrisons.

From Project Gutenberg

The prince began to read, and came to these lines— Aqil anil aqṭi‘ iḥmil ‘alli salli a‘id zid hashshi bashshi tafaḍḍal adni surra ṣili.564 "Pardon, bestow, endow, mount, raise, console, restore, Add, laugh, rejoice, bring nigh, show favour, gladden, give!"

From Project Gutenberg