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sheep dip

[sheep-dip]

sheep-dip

[sheep-dip]
noun
a lotion or wash applied to the fleece or skin of sheep to kill vermin, usually applied by immersing the animals in vats.

Origin:
1860–65
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Sheep dip is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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sheep dip

noun
a liquid mixture containing pesticides in which sheep are dipped to kill parasites 
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