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dutch elm disease

 

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Noun dutch elm disease has 1 sense
  1. Dutch elm disease - disease of elms caused by a fungus
    --1 is a kind of
    plant disease

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Dutch Elm Disease

Description:

Dutch Elm Disease is a highly contagious fungal disease caused by the pathogenic fungus Ophiostoma ulmi. It affects elm trees and is responsible for the widespread death and decline of these trees in Europe, North America, and other parts of the world.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: A destructive disease that affects various species of elm trees, caused by the fungus Ophiostoma ulmi. It is spread by elm bark beetles and results in the wilting, yellowing, and eventual death of infected trees.

Sample Sentence:

Many once-thriving elm trees in the park succumbed to Dutch Elm Disease.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Referring to or characteristic of the Netherlands or the Dutch people.

Sample Sentence:

The art exhibition showcased a collection of Dutch elm furniture, known for its elegant craftsmanship.

Sense 3:

Noun: In forestry, the term "dutch elm disease" is sometimes used to describe the general decline or devastation of a particular tree species due to a widespread, destructive disease.

Sample Sentence:

The outbreak of dutch elm disease left a devastating impact on the once-thriving ash tree population.

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