espundia

English

Noun

espundia (uncountable)

  1. The ulcerative type of dermal leishmaniasis, with secondary manifestations in the nose and mouth, occurring in parts of South America.

Spanish

Etymology

Probably from Latin spongia (“sponge”), possibly a semi-learned word. Doublet of esponja.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /esˈpundja/, [esˈpũn̪d̪ja]

Noun

espundia f (plural espundias)

  1. a type of ulcer afflicting horses and other equids
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