louping ill

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lou-ping, loh-, loo-]
- /ˈlaʊ pɪŋ, ˈloʊ-, ˈlu-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lou-ping, loh-, loo-]
- /ˈlaʊ pɪŋ, ˈloʊ-, ˈlu-/

Definitions of louping ill words

noun louping ill an acute viral disease of sheep affecting the nervous system, transmitted by a tick. 1
noun louping ill a viral disease of sheep causing muscular twitching and partial paralysis: transmitted by the bite of an infected tick (Ixodes ricinus) 0

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Origin of louping ill

First appearance:

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

First recorded in 1810-20; See origin at loup2

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Parts of speech for Louping ill

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louping ill popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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