anthracnose

noun

an·thrac·nose an-ˈthrak-ˌnōs

: any of numerous destructive plant diseases caused by imperfect fungi and characterized especially by necrotic lesions

Examples of anthracnose in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Proper pruning is also a good way to reduce the risk and manage small infections of diseases like anthracnose and spur blight. —

Melinda Myers, Journal Sentinel, 14 June 2024 Common diseases that can impact Ann include leaf spot, anthracnose, powdery mildew, and canker. —

Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 May 2024 Remove diseased material Extreme heat, humidity, and drought can increase a plant’s susceptibility to black spot, anthracnose, and other diseases. —

Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2023 Thinning and browning leaves can indicate anthracnose, while reddish stems can indicate rust. —

Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for anthracnose

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Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, from Greek anthrak-, ánthrax "charcoal, dark red precious stone, dark skin lesion" + nósos "disease" — more at anthrax, nosology

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of anthracnose was in 1877

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