meliola

/mɛˈlɪoʊlə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of fungi in the family Meliolaceae.

“The rare species of meliola fungus is found only in a few tropical regions.”

2. noun

A type of plant disease caused by fungi of the genus Meliola.

“The farmer’s meliola-infested crops required immediate treatment to avoid further damage.”

Synonyms

  • fungus
  • plant disease

Antonyms

  • healthy
  • normal