noun
warble
A lump under an animal's skin caused by a botfly larva.
The veterinarian finds a warble under the cow's skin.
Etymology
Origin uncertain. The botfly-swelling word has a separate history from warble, the singing verb.
More examples
- The rancher checks the cattle for warbles.
- A small breathing hole is visible in the warble.
- A botfly larva develops inside the warble on the rabbit.
Forms
warble · warbles