canker
1can·ker
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
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chiefly dialect : dog rose
— can·ker·ous \ˈkaŋ-k(ə-)rəs\ adjective
Origin of CANKER
Middle English, from Anglo-French cancre, chancre, from Latin cancer crab, cancer
First Known Use: before 12th century
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