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locos

/ˈloʊkoʊz/

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noun

A certain species of Astragalus or Oxytropis, capable of causing locoism.

Examples :

""The rancher worried when he saw his cattle eating the locos growing in the pasture, knowing they could become sick and disoriented." "

plant biology agriculture environment medicine disease

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verb

To poison with the loco plant; to affect with locoism.

Examples :

"Because toxic weeds infested the pasture, the rancher worried they would loco his cattle, causing them to act strangely and lose coordination. "

plant medicine disease biology

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verb

(by extension) To render insane.

Examples :

"The constant pressure at work was starting to locos him. "

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noun

Examples :

"The train yard was filled with locos, ready to transport goods across the country. "

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