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canker

/ˈkæŋkə(r)/noun

उच्चारण कैंकर

(पेड़ों का) कैंकर रोग, छाल-सड़न

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  1. 1

    [U, C]

    a disease that destroys the bark of trees and other plants

    (पेड़ों का) कैंकर रोग, छाल-सड़न

    • Citrus canker can ruin a whole orchard.
  2. 2

    [U, C]

    a disease that causes painful areas on the ears of some animals, for example cats and dogs

    (जानवरों के कान का) घाव वाला रोग

    • The vet treated the dog for ear canker.
  3. 3

    [C] literary

    an evil or dangerous influence that spreads and affects people's behaviour

    नासूर, घुन, धीरे-धीरे फैलने वाली बुराई

    • Corruption is a canker in public life.

    Synonyms cancer blight scourge plague rot