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1. Vet. Pathol. a disease of swine caused by bacterial infection of the tissues of the snout causing gross malformation and frequently serious blocking of the nasal passages.2. bullnose.[1880-85, Amer.]
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bull nose — /ˈbʊl noʊz/ (say bool nohz) noun Veterinary Science a disease of pigs caused by bacterial infection of the tissues of the snout causing gross malformation of the part and frequently serious blocking of the nasal passages …
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