georgina river disease

georgina river disease
noun also georgina disease
Usage: usually capitalized G&R
Etymology: from Georgina river, Northern Territory and Queensland, Australia
: a severe intoxication of Australian sheep and cattle due to ingestion of poisonous plant material believed to be the seeds of Georgina gidgee

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