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Rareblights
The correct spelling is blights.
How to pronounce blights
noun
IPA: /blaɪts/
Say it like: Bli-ts
The correct spelling is blights. Any of many plant diseases causing damage to, or the death of, leaves, fruit or other parts. For example: "This vine never blights."
Usage Examples
“This vine never blights.”
“Those obscene tattoos are going to blight your job prospects.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Any of many plant diseases causing damage to, or the death of, leaves, fruit or other parts.
- 2.The bacterium, virus or fungus that causes such a condition.
- 3.(by extension) Anything that impedes growth or development or spoils any other aspect of life.
verb
- 1.To affect with blight; to blast; to prevent the growth and fertility of.
- 2.To suffer blight.
- 3.To spoil or ruin (something).
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