smut fungus en · NOUN
Etymology
From smut (“soot, black smoke”) + fungus.
Meanings
- Any phytopathogenic fungus of the order Ustilaginales, which often cause darker colorations in their host plants.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| smut | alternative | lexicographic | |
| smut fungi | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
cmn 黑粉菌 (Ustilaginales-order fungus)