Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

farcy

Noun

ˈfär-sē

Definition

Farcy is a chronic infectious disease that primarily affects horses, characterized by the presence of ulcers and nodular swellings in the skin, lymphatic vessels, and lymph nodes.

Examples

After observing the symptoms, the veterinarian suspected farcy in the affected horse.
Due to the serious nature of farcy, affected animals must be quarantined immediately.