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Horse-leach

noun

/ˈhɔːrs.liːt͡ʃ/

Meaning

a large species of leech that was traditionally used in veterinary medicine

The veterinarian explained that horse-leach was once commonly used to treat horses.

large leech, veterinary leech, medicinal leech

small leech, modern medicine

horse-leach therapy, large horse-leach, traditional horse-leach

a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake

A badge or symbol that shows rank, position, or membership.

a person or company that produces and sells books, journals, or other content

The delay before a transfer of data begins following an instruction for its transfer.

The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.

The ability of a system to continue operating properly in the event of the failure of some of its co...