What does the cryptic crossword clue "A lot of fog and wet weather leading to cattle disease (7)" mean?

The definition is "disease". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MUR (synonym="MUR") + RAIN (synonym="‘weather’") = MURRAIN; definition: "cattle disease" The answer is MURRAIN.

A lot of fog and wet weather leading to cattle disease (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29468 | 24 Across | 2024-08-22 flower

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