Meanings
nounturnsick (uncountable)
- obsoleteuncountableThe disease coenurosis, specifically when it occurs in sheep.
Synonyms & antonyms
Origin
From turn + sick, because turning on the spot is a symptom of the disease.
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APA
turnsick. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turnsick
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“turnsick.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turnsick. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “turnsick,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turnsick.
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