horse-leech

noun

(obsolete) A veterinarian for horses. / A type of sucking worm, Haemopis sanguisuga, larger than the common leech.

The horse-leech was called to examine the injured horse.

意味（1）

(obsolete) A veterinarian for horses.

意味（2）

A type of sucking worm, Haemopis sanguisuga, larger than the common leech.

Some use horse-leeches behind the ears, and apply opium to the place.