Definition

A type of plant disease caused by fungi, which results in rounded spots appearing on the leaves.

Example

The frogeye disease affected the crops, leaving them with distinct round spots on the leaves.

Conversation

I noticed some weird spots on my plant leaves lately.

Oh no, could it be frogeye?

Yeah, I think it might be that disease you mentioned.

You should definitely check for any signs of frogeye and treat it quickly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'frogeye' is formed from 'frog' (from Old English 'frogg', meaning a tailless amphibian) and 'eye' (from Old English 'eage', meaning the organ of sight). The term 'frogeye' refers to a specific appearance resembling the eyes of a frog, often used in descriptions of certain plants or patterns.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'frog' as an amphibian with distinct eyes, which helps you remember that 'frogeye' describes something that looks like a frog's eye.

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