brown rot
Any of several fungal diseases of plantsAny of several fungal diseases of plants: Especially, of stone fruit such as peaches and nectarines, caused by the fungus Monilinia fructicola
Meaning
2 sensesAny of several fungal diseases of plants:
(uncountable)Especially, of stone fruit such as peaches and nectarines, caused by the fungus Monilinia fructicola
(uncountable)Of trees, caused by Fistulina spp.
More definitions
- any of certain fungous diseases of plants characterized by browning and decay of tissues
Translations
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1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
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