noun
blackleg
Blackleg (noun) means a fatal cattle disease caused by the soil-borne bacterium Clostridium chauvoei; symptomatic anthrax.
noun
1
A fatal cattle disease caused by the soil-borne bacterium Clostridium chauvoei; symptomatic anthrax.
2
A disease of potato crops caused by pectolytic bacteria, characterized by blackening and decay of the lower stem portion.
3
A disease of brassicas caused by the fungus Leptosphaeria maculans
4
A person who cheats in a game; a cheater, especially a dishonest bookmaker.
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Etymology
From black + leg.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of blackleg?
"blackleg" (noun) means a fatal cattle disease caused by the soil-borne bacterium Clostridium chauvoei; symptomatic anthrax.
What are the different meanings of blackleg?
"blackleg" has 3 main meanings: 1. A fatal cattle disease caused by the soil-borne bacterium Clostridium chauvoei; symptomatic anthrax; 2. A disease of potato crops caused by pectolytic bacteria, characterized by blackening and decay of the lower stem portion; 3. A disease of brassicas caused by the fungus Leptosphaeria maculans.