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Canker

/ˈkæŋkə/

A plant disease marked by gradual decay.

📖 Definitions of "Canker"

noun
  1. 1

    A plant disease marked by gradual decay.

  2. 2

    A region of dead plant tissue caused by such a disease.

  3. 3

    A worm or grub that destroys plant buds or leaves; cankerworm.

  4. 4

    A corroding or sloughing ulcer; especially a spreading gangrenous ulcer or collection of ulcers in or about the mouth.

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