areolet

/ɑriˈɒlɛt/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, circular or oval-shaped spot, especially on a leaf, caused by a fungus, such as a leaf-spot fungus, or a parasite.

“The areolet of the infected plant turned brown and began to wither.”

Synonyms

  • fungal spot
  • leaf-spot

Antonyms

  • healthy spot
  • uninfected area