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needle blight

 

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Noun needle blight has 1 sense
  1. needle blight, needle cast, leaf cast - a disease of conifers causing the needles to fall
    --1 is a kind of leaf blight

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Term: Needle Blight

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A plant disease that affects the needles of coniferous trees, causing discoloration, browning, and needle drop.

Usage: Needle blight is a common problem in pine forests.

Example Sentence: The spread of needle blight within the forest has led to the decline of many pine trees.


Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A fungal infection of the needles on coniferous trees, often caused by certain species of fungi.

Usage: Needle blight can be treated by applying appropriate fungicides.

Example Sentence: The signs of needle blight were evident on the infected pine tree.


Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A damaging condition in coniferous trees characterized by the browning and dieback of needles.

Usage: Extreme weather conditions can exacerbate needle blight.

Example Sentence: The ongoing needle blight caused the tree to lose most of its needles.


Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Referring to something that is highly prevalent or widely known among people.

Usage: That song was a needle blight hit in the 90s.

Example Sentence: The needle blight trend quickly caught on among young people.


Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Relating to an issue or topic that is specifically relevant to a particular local area or community.

Usage: We will discuss the needle blight concerns of our neighborhood at the community meeting.

Example Sentence: Local residents organized a campaign to address the needle blight issue affecting their region.


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