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spraing

Pronunciation: /spreɪŋ/

Definition of spraing

noun

[mass noun]

a viral disease of potatoes characterized by curved lesions inside the tubers and rings or lesions on the leaves.

Origin:

early 16th century (originally Scots, denoting a brightly coloured stripe): apparently of Scandinavian origin; compare with Norwegian sprang 'lace, fringe'