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anthracnose

Pronunciation: /anˈθraknəʊs/
Definition of anthracnose

noun

[mass noun]
  • a mainly fungal disease of plants, causing dark lesions.
    • This is usually caused by fungi of the subdivision Deuteromycotina

Origin:

late 19th century: coined in French from Greek anthrax, anthrak- 'coal' + nosos 'disease'

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