"Devon colic" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From the former relative frequency of the disease in Devon, England, as a result of lead-lined cider presses. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Devon colic (uncountable)
  1. (archaic) Synonym of lead poisoning. Tags: archaic, uncountable Synonyms: lead poisoning [synonym, synonym-of] Related terms: painter's colic, lead colic
    Sense id: en-Devon_colic-en-noun-oIa0bCqT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Devon, England, Diseases, Lead
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