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Blackleg

Noun

Définitions

1.NounA fatal cattle disease caused by the soil-borne bacterium Clostridium chauvoei; symptomatic anthrax. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
2.NounA disease of potato crops caused by pectolytic bacteria, characterized by blackening and decay of the lower stem portion.
3.NounA disease of brassicas caused by the fungus Leptosphaeria maculans
4.NounA person who cheats in a game; a cheater, especially a dishonest bookmaker.
5.NounA person who takes the place of striking workers.
6.VerbTo continue working whilst fellow workers strike.
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