oak wilt

noun

Definition of OAK WILT

: a destructive disease of oak trees that is caused by a fungus (Ceratocystis fagacearum) and is characterized by wilting, discoloration, and defoliation

First Known Use of OAK WILT

1942

Rhymes with OAK WILT

atilt, bloodguilt, Brunhild, full tilt, homebuilt, inbuilt, unbuilt, uptilt

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