Definitions

1. adjective

Resembling or relating to uredospores or uredinia, typically in a plant disease context.

“The uredinous growths on the leaves of the plant were a clear indication of the fungal infection.”

2. noun

A stage in the life cycle of a rust fungus, characterized by the formation of uredospores.

“The uredinous spores were responsible for the widespread infection of the crop.”