botrytis

bo·try·tis

 (bō-trī′tĭs)

n.

1. Any of various fungi of the genus Botrytis responsible for numerous diseases of fruits and vegetables.

2. Noble rot.

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[New Latin, genus name, from Greek botrus, bunch of grapes.]

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botrytis

(bɒtˈraɪtɪs)

n

1. (Plants) any of a group of fungi of the genus Botrytis, several of which cause plant diseases

2. (Brewing) winemaking a fungus of this genus, Botrytis cinerea, which causes noble rot

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bo•try•tis

(boʊˈtraɪ tɪs)

n.

1. any imperfect fungus of the genus Botrytis, characterized by spores that cluster in grapelike bunches.

2. Also called botry′tis rot`. any disease of plants caused by a botrytis fungus.

[< New Latin (1832) < Greek bótry(s) bunch of grapes + New Latin -(ī)tis -itis]

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