blackspot

English

noun
Definitions
  • A dangerous place or area.
  • A location with poor radio signal reception, e.g. for mobile phones.
  • (plant disease) Any of several diseases that produce black spots on leaves or the skin.

Etymology

Compound from English black (dark haired, black haired) + English spot (brief advertisement).

Origin

English

spot

Gloss

brief advertisement

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