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Devon colic

Devon colic noun: synonym of lead poisoning.

Noun

Devon colic (uncountable)

  1. (archaic) Synonym of lead poisoning.
    Synonyms:
    lead poisoning

Synonyms of Devon colic

Origin of Devon colic

From the former relative frequency of the disease in Devon, England, as a result of lead-lined cider presses.

Questions about Devon colic

What does Devon colic mean?
Devon colic means synonym of lead poisoning.
What part of speech is Devon colic?
Devon colic is a noun.

Words near Devon colic in the dictionary

  1. devolvers
  2. devolves
  3. devolveth
  4. devolving
  5. devon
  6. Devon colic
  7. Devon Hills
  8. Devon Island
  9. Devon Meadows
  10. Devon North
  11. Devon pie

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