colp

/kɔlp/

Definitions

1. noun

A colp is a type of fungal infection in plants, often affecting the leaves.

“The gardener noticed a colp on the leaves of the nearby orchid and sprayed it with fungicide.”

2. noun

In biology, a colp is a type of groove or slit in an organism’s anatomy.

“The biologist studied the colp in the snail’s shell, noting its unique characteristics.”

Synonyms

  • groove
  • infection
  • slit

Antonyms

  • healthy
  • intact