dieback

English

noun
Definitions
  • (phytopathology) The browning and death of a plant shoot starting at the tip, due to either disease or climate conditions

Etymology

Compound from English die + English back (mild drink, back, chaser).

Origin

English

back

Gloss

mild drink, back, chaser

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Other

Kanji

後, 背

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