canker
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noun \ˈkaŋ-kər\Definition of CANKER
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a (1) : an erosive or spreading sore (2) : an area of necrosis in a plant; also : a plant disease characterized by cankers b : any of various disorders of animals marked by chronic inflammatory changes
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archaic : a caterpillar destructive to plants
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chiefly dialect : rust 1
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: a source of corruption or debasement
See Origin of CANKER
Middle English, from Anglo-French cancre, chancre, from Latin cancer crab, cancer
First Known Use: before 12th century
2canker
verbcan·keredcan·ker·ing \ˈkaŋ-k(ə-)riŋ\
Definition of CANKER
transitive verb
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obsolete : to infect with a spreading sore
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: to corrupt the spirit of
intransitive verb
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: to become infested with canker
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: to become corrupted
Examples of CANKER
- <such shameless ambulance chasing cankers the legal profession>
First Known Use of CANKER
14th century
can·ker
noun \ˈkaŋ-kər\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of CANKER
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a : a chronic inflammation of the ear in dogs, cats, or rabbits; especially : a localized form of mange b : a chronic and progressive inflammation of the deep horn-producing tissues of the frog and sole of the hooves of horses resulting in softening and destruction of the horny layers
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