ring spot

noun

1

: any of various plant diseases caused by viruses (genus Nepovirus of the family Secoviridae) and marked by circular lesions of usually chlorotic or necrotic tissue

2

: a turf disease caused by an ascomycetous fungus (Leptosphaeria korrae synonym Ophiosphaerella korrae) and marked by circular patches or rings of dead grass

Examples of ring spot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are several forms of patch diseases—necrotic ring spot, summer patch, and brown patch are all similar in appearance and management. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2024

Bright yellow to white line patterns, ring spots and/or mosaics on some of the leaves. — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for ring spot

• allot
• barat
• begot
• besought
• bethought
• bloodshot
• boycott
• buckshot
• crackpot
• croat
• culottes
• dashpot