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black spot noun 1. : any of several plant diseases characterized by black spots or blotches: as a. : apple scab b. : apple anthracnose c. : a common destructive disease of roses caused by a fungus (Diplocarpon rosae) and characterized by black spots or blotches on the leaves, yellowing of the remaining portions, and premature falling of the leaves d. : a disease of citrus fruits caused by an imperfect fungus (Phoma citricarpa) e. : a disease of peaches and plums caused by a bacterium (Xanthomonas pruni) f. : a disease of beets caused by boron deficiency in the soil 2. : a spotting of frozen meat caused by an imperfect fungus (Cladosporium herbarum) 3. : black grub |