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leaf curl
noun
Definition of LEAF CURL
: any of numerous plant diseases caused by ascomycetous fungi (genus Taphrina of the family Taphrinaceae) or viruses (especially genus Begomovirus of the family Geminiviridae) and characterized by curling of leaves; especially : peach leaf curl
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1899
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