Blackleg
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:22 pts8 letters
Definition of Blackleg
Noun
- A fatal cattle disease caused by the soil-borne bacterium Clostridium chauvoei; symptomatic anthrax. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
- A disease of potato crops caused by pectolytic bacteria, characterized by blackening and decay of the lower stem portion.
- A disease of brassicas caused by the fungus Leptosphaeria maculans
- A person who cheats in a game; a cheater, especially a dishonest bookmaker.
- A person who takes the place of striking workers.
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