escar

[eh-skahr]

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fungal disease that affects the bark of trees, particularly oak

“The forest ranger noticed that the oak tree was suffering from an escar”

2. verb

To leave a scar or mark on something

“The rough stone escar the surface of the table”

Synonyms

  • blemish
  • scar

Antonyms

  • heal
  • repair