black spot
noun
a disease of plants, characterized by black spots on the fruit and foliage, twig lesions, defoliation, and rotting, caused by any of several fungi, as Diplocarpon rosae, or bacteria.
blackspot
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a variation of
black spot.
Example Sentences
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"Port Talbot was a congestion blackspot and a logical choice for Wales' first motorway," said history professor Martin Johnes.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
It has been called the Air Balloon for at least 220 years, and gave its name to a roundabout joining major local roads, which has become an accident blackspot.
From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2022
How about blackspot, bugs and wicked thorns, or a complicated pruning and feeding regimen?
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 21, 2021
Then, on Friday, the spotlight will shine on another massive blackspot in Russian sports: systematic doping in an array of disciplines.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 13, 2016
The number of tourists has risen since but officials say incidents have an immediate impact, particularly in Delhi, a blackspot.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 17, 2015
