BLIGHT


Meaning of BLIGHT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ blaɪt ]

n. & v. --n. 1 any plant disease caused by mildews, rusts, smuts, fungi, or insects. 2 any insect or parasite causing such a disease. 3 any obscure force which is harmful or destructive. 4 an unsightly or neglected urban area. --v.tr. 1 affect with blight. 2 harm, destroy. 3 spoil. [17th c.: orig. unkn.]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.