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Sigatoka

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[sig-uh-toh-kuh] / ˌsɪg əˈtoʊ kə /

noun

Plant Pathology.
  1. a disease of bananas, characterized by discolored spots on the leaves, caused by a fungus, Mycosphaerella musicola.


Etymology

Origin of Sigatoka

After Sigatoka, river and district on the island of Viti Levu in the Fiji archipelago

Example Sentences

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The tourists in Fiji, who were reportedly staying at a resort on the Coral Coast, were initially taken to Sigatoka Hospital.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2024

Local favorite Vijay Singh was five back on one-under, the former world number one and triple major champion carrying an elbow injury through a typically windy day at Sigatoka.

From Reuters • Aug. 17, 2017

Local favorite Vijay Singh was five back on one-under, the former world number one and triple major champion carrying an elbow injury through a typically windy day at Sigatoka.

From Reuters • Aug. 17, 2017

Doctor Abdul Shah of Sigatoka hospital confirmed Rasila could not be revived but would not specify cause of death.

From The Guardian • Oct. 9, 2010

Rasila, who played 48 matches including 34 tests at hooker, collapsed on Friday at Rakirakilevu village near Sigatoka and was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital.

From The Guardian • Oct. 9, 2010

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