Definitions

1. noun

A type of fungal disease characterized by dark spots on plant leaves and stems, often caused by Colletotrichum or Elsinoe species.

“The gardener noticed anthracnose on the roses and immediately treated them with fungicides.”

2. noun

A skin disease that resembles coal dust, typically caused by a fungal infection.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with a fungal infection called anthracnose, which caused a coal-like rash on their skin.”