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Synonyms of canker

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Another word for canker is roup. Other synonyms of canker are frounce.

Synonyms and similar words for canker

nounA plant disease marked by gradual decay.

  • avian trichomoniasis
  • roupBird canker; an infectious disease of poultry caused by Trichomonas gallinae.
  • frounceA canker in the mouth of a hawk.

nounA corroding or sloughing ulcer; especially a spreading gangrenous ulcer or collection of ulcers in...

  • water canker
  • canker of the mouth
  • nomaA gangrenous disease of humans leading to tissue destruction of the face, especially the mouth and cheek.

verbMore synonyms

  • encanker obsoleteTo canker (corrode or corrupt).

Meaning of canker

  1. noun A plant disease marked by gradual decay.
  2. noun A region of dead plant tissue caused by such a disease.
  3. noun A worm or grub that destroys plant buds or leaves; cankerworm.

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Questions about synonyms of canker

What is another word for canker?
Canker has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as roup and frounce.
What does canker mean?
Canker means a plant disease marked by gradual decay.

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