stomach staggers

noun

The swelling of an animal's (usually, a horse) stomach with food or gas, resulting in indigestion and sometimes death.

Meanings

nounstomach staggers (uncountable)
  1. archaicuncountableThe swelling of an animal's (usually, a horse) stomach with food or gas, resulting in indigestion and sometimes death.
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