early blight

noun

: any of several blights of plants in which symptoms appear early in the season: such as

a

: a leaf spot especially of the potato and tomato that is caused by a fungus (Alternaria solani) compare late blight

b

: a leaf spot of celery caused by a fungus (Cercospora apii) see celery blight

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