Definition of "bluetongue" in English

noun

1. (uncountable) A disease of ruminants, caused by Bluetongue virus of the genus Orbivirus, carried by mosquitos, midges etc.

2. (countable, Australia) The blue-tongue lizard.

   • “I don't worry about snakes, blue-tongues, spiders. All I worry about is the mutton-bird.”

3. (countable, Australia, New Zealand, colloquial) Someone who is as sleepy as a lizard; a lazy person.