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root knot

noun

Definition of root knot

: a plant disease caused by nematodes that produce enlargements on the roots and stunt the growth of the plant

Examples of root knot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 One of the tricks is to find an area in full sun that has not had root knot nematodes. — Tom Maccubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, "It's easy to grow figs," 23 Mar. 2018

First Known Use of root knot

1888, in the meaning defined above

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