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epizootic

noun

/ˌɛpɪzəʊˈɒtɪk/

Meaning

An outbreak of disease affecting many animals of one kind at the same time.

The farmer feared an epizootic might wipe out his cattle.

animal epidemic, outbreak, contagion, pestilence

endemic, sporadic

epizootic disease, epizootic outbreak, severe epizootic, control epizootic

The action of clearing a wide area of trees.

The distribution or allocation of something, especially resources or portions.

A tropical tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame tree or royal poinciana

The intention or desire to do evil or cause harm.

a large boat used for travel or transporting goods across water

a forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system