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 November, American Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 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.