epizoodic

English

Etymology

Influenced by variant pronunciation. Compare epizudic.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɛpɪˈzuːdɪk/

Noun

epizoodic (plural epizoodics)

  1. Alternative spelling of epizootic, in the sense a particular disease (as opposed to an outbreak of disease).
    • 1913, American Journal of Veterinary Medicine, November 1913, volume VIII, number 11, page 621:
      "Say, Charlie, what did you give your horse when he had the epizoodic?" "Tablespoonful aconite," was the laconic response.
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