apple rust

/ˌæpəl rəst/
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Definitions of apple rust
  1. noun
    rust fungus causing rust spots on apples and pears etc
    synonyms: Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae, cedar-apple rust
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    type of:
    rust, rust fungus
    any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants
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