What is another word for scours?

Pronunciation: [skˈa͡ʊ͡əz] (IPA)

Scours are a common health condition found in animals, particularly in livestock. They can be caused by various factors including viral or bacterial infections, poor nutrition, and parasites. Synonyms for this condition include diarrhea, loose stools, bowel problems, upset stomach, and runny tummy. Other more technical terms for scours include enteritis, colitis, and gastroenteritis. It is important for farmers and caretakers to recognize and treat scours in animals promptly before it leads to dehydration and other health complications. Proper sanitation and hygiene practices, as well as preventive measures, are crucial in preventing scours in animals.

What are the hypernyms for Scours?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Scours?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Scours

He goes out and scours the city, and often ends by bringing back the indispensable crust which keeps death at bay.
"The Three Cities Trilogy: Paris, Vol. 2"
Emile Zola
The little place is charming when the grasshopper shrills in the summer's elms and the autumn wind scours it, or when the rains streak it.
"Romance of the Rabbit"
Francis Jammes
For all they need is procured for them by Thessala, who searches and scours and purveys for them.
"Four Arthurian Romances "Erec et Enide", "Cliges", "Yvain", and "Lancelot""
Chretien DeTroyes

Word of the Day

anti-bellicistic
Antonyms for the word "anti-bellicistic" can include pro-war, militaristic, aggressive, warlike, and bellicose. These words reflect a positive attitude towards the use of military ...