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n. pl. [ F. filandres, fr. L. filum thread. ] (Falconry) A disease in hawks, characterized by the presence of small threadlike worms, also of filaments of coagulated blood, from the rupture of a vein; -- called also backworm. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ From Gland. ] (Far.) A highly contagious and very destructive disease of horses, asses, mules, etc., characterized by a constant discharge of sticky matter from the nose, and an enlargement and induration of the glands beneath and within the lower jaw. It may transmitted to dogs, goats, sheep, and to human beings. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. pl. [ F. malandres, fr. L. malandria blisters or pustules on the neck, especially in horses. ] (Far.) A scurfy eruption in the bend of the knee of the fore leg of a horse. See Sallenders. [ Written also mallenders. ] [ 1913 Webster ]