black spot
noun
1
: any of several bacterial or fungal diseases of plants characterized by black spots or blotches especially on the leaves
2
chiefly British
: a dangerous or troublesome place or area
… Wisteria Lane has always been a major accident black spot.—
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Control black spot & mites affecting rose plantings.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Tomatoes can suffer from blossom end rot, an indication of insufficient calcium that appears on the fruits as brown or black spots.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
His posts, featuring his big blue eyes and fuzzy black spots, have garnered millions of views, with articles in major papers around the country and across the pond.
—Itay Hod, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The first cases of black spot were found on sweet-smelling yellow roses.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Tomatoes can suffer from blossom end rot, an indication of insufficient calcium that appears on the fruits as brown or black spots.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
His posts, featuring his big blue eyes and fuzzy black spots, have garnered millions of views, with articles in major papers around the country and across the pond.
—Itay Hod, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The first cases of black spot were found on sweet-smelling yellow roses.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
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“Black spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20spot. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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