canker
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/ˈkæŋkər/
🇬🇧
/ˈkæŋkə(r)/
noun
R
A plant disease that rots the wood.
The canker had spread through the orchard, damaging many trees.
R
A diseased or injured spot on a plant.
The gardener treated the canker on the apple tree to prevent its spread.
R
A sore in the mouth.
The child had a canker sore that made eating painful.
R
A disease in pets' ears.
The veterinarian diagnosed a canker in the dog's ear.
R
A harmful influence that spreads.
Gossip is a canker that can quickly ruin reputations.
translation
A plant disease that rots the wood.; A diseased or injured spot on a plant.; A sore in the mouth.; A disease in pets' ears.; A harmful influence that spreads.
Word Forms
Plural
cankers