seedgall

/ˈsiːdɡɔːl/

Definitions

1. noun

A gall or excrescence formed on a plant by an insect, especially a wasp, that has laid an egg in it.

“The gardener carefully removed the seedgall from the stem of the rose bush to prevent further infestation.”

Synonyms

  • excrescence
  • gall

Antonyms

  • healthy tissue