blight
IPA: bɫˈaɪt
noun
- (phytopathology) A rapid and complete chlorosis, browning, then death of plant tissues such as leaves, branches, twigs, or floral organs.
- The bacterium, virus or fungus that causes such a condition.
- (by extension) Anything that impedes growth or development or spoils any other aspect of life.
verb
- (transitive) To affect with blight; to blast; to prevent the growth and fertility of.
- (intransitive) To suffer blight.
- (transitive) To spoil, ruin, or destroy (something).
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