"colt evil" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} colt evil (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete) A swelling in the genitals of horses. Tags: obsolete, uncountable Synonyms: colt's evil
    Sense id: en-colt_evil-en-noun-VzvmYjXe Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 90 10
  2. (obsolete, by extension) Priapism. Tags: broadly, obsolete, uncountable
    Sense id: en-colt_evil-en-noun-1RjS7KSk

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