Dutch Elm Disease Definition

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noun
A virulent and widespread disease of elms caused by a fungus (Ceratocystis ulmi) that produces wilting and drying of the leaves and, ultimately, death of the tree.
Webster's New World
pronoun

A disease of elm trees caused by an Ascomycete fungus and spread by bark beetles.

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Origin of Dutch Elm Disease

  • Named after the country the disease was first identified in.

    From Wiktionary

  • From having been discovered in the Netherlands

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Dutch Elm Disease Sentence Examples

  • Keene was once called The Elm City before Dutch elm disease destroyed the massive trees that surrounded the grassy area at the head of the square.

  • Much of the wych elm has been affected by Dutch Elm Disease and other trees include birch, sycamore and oak.

  • Written by RJ Jones and LF Grand, this fact sheet provides information on the fungal disease ' Dutch elm disease ' .

  • Today, slippery elm trees are less prevalent because many in their natural environment were victims of Dutch elm disease.

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