tan rot

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noun Plant Pathology.

a fungus, Pezizella lythri, that affects strawberries, taking the form of tan mold on the fruit.

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And so the same creeping rot of the rule of law that the administration has inflicted on immigration now bedevils our drug laws.
Obama’s Pot Policy Is Refer Madness|James Poulos|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Otis says he was wearing a tan jacket similar to one described by witnesses.
His First Day Out Of Jail After 40 Years: Adjusting To Life Outside|Justin Rohrlich|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
So Little Snow White lay in the coffin for a long, long time but did not rot.
In New Brothers Grimm 'Snow White', The Prince Doesn't Save Her|The Brothers Grimm|November 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Little ricochets of dust kicked into the face of a tall man in a tan shalwar kameez and prayer cap.
I Shot Bin Laden|Elliot Ackerman|November 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Judging by the pictures of President Truong Tan Sang and Obama, Vietnam is showing some affection back.
Beijing’s ‘Star Trek’ APEC Summit|Jake Adelstein|November 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Some of the cut grass looks as if it were Flax spread out to rot, and all of it evinces a want of shelter.
Glances at Europe|Horace Greeley
She wore soiled Burberry, high-legged tan boots, and a peaked cap of distinctly military appearance.
Dope|Sax Rohmer
The corporal, rather chalky-looking under his tan, stepped forward and laid a hand on MacRae's shoulder.
Raw Gold|Bertrand W. Sinclair
He hath chosen strong wood, and that will not rot: the skilful workman seeketh how he may set up an idol that may not be moved.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
Woollen rags are mixed with cotton which has no manurial value, and the skin refuse from tan-works contains much lime.
Elements of Agricultural Chemistry|Thomas Anderson