Definition of Canker
Canker
can·ker
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a fungal disease or sore that affects plants;
e.g. Due to the canker, they had to cut the diseased branches.
(noun)
corruption that's difficult to eradicate;
e.g. Hate remains the canker at all protests and riots.
(noun)
an infection with a spreading sore that affects animals and humans;
e.g. The canker has caused necrosis of his leg, and now we must amputate the leg.
(verb)
to become infested or diseased with canker;
e.g. The tree has began to canker due to the poor quality of the soil in this area.
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