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Noun onion smut has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebOnion SmutDefinition:Onion smut refers to a fungal disease caused by the pathogen Urocystis cepulae that affects onions and related plants. It forms black, powdery spore masses on the outer surface of the plant, leading to stunted growth, reduced yield, and eventually, crop loss. Senses and Usages:1. Noun: Onion SmutIn this sense, "onion smut" refers to the specific fungal disease affecting onions and other related plants. Example sentence:The farmer lost a significant portion of his onion crop to onion smut, resulting in financial distress. 2. Verb: Onion SmutIn this sense, "to onion smut" represents the act of causing an onion or related plant to become infected with smut. Example sentence:The contaminated seeds onion smutted the entire field, leading to a widespread outbreak. 3. Adjective: Onion SmuttedIn this sense, "onion smutted" describes an onion or related plant that has been infected with smut. Example sentence:The farmer discarded all the onion smutted bulbs to prevent further spread of the disease. Related Products: | ||||
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