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horse doctor

/ˈhɔːrs ˌdɒktər/

Traduction: Terme informel pour désigner un vétérinaire, en particulier celui qui soigne les chevaux, ou parfois utilisé avec humour pour parler d'un médecin aux manières brusques ou grossières.

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/ˈhɔːrs ˌdɒktər/C1informalmedical
  • frTerme informel pour désigner un vétérinaire, en particulier celui qui soigne les chevaux, ou parfois utilisé avec humour pour parler d'un médecin aux manières brusques ou grossières.

An informal term for a veterinarian, especially one who treats horses, or sometimes used humorously to refer to a doctor with rough or unrefined bedside manner.

  1. Veterinarian for horsesB2formal

    A veterinarian who specializes in treating horses.

    frvétérinaire équin

    • The horse doctor examined the injured mare.
    • They called a horse doctor to treat the sick foal.
    • A good horse doctor is essential for a stable.
  2. Unskilled or rough doctorC1informalamerican

    A derogatory term for a doctor who is considered unskilled, rough, or lacking in finesse.

    frmédecin incompétent (péjoratif)

    • That surgeon is a real horse doctor; I wouldn't trust him.
    • He's a horse doctor, not a real physician.
    • Don't go to that clinic; they have horse doctors there.