leaf roll

noun

, Plant Pathology.

1. a viral disease of plants, especially potatoes, characterized by upward rolling of the leaflets, chlorosis, stunting, and necrosis of the phloem.

Word History and Origins

Origin of leaf roll¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

While the surface is tacky, cut strips off the Sepp Leaf roll and press onto the antlers.

From Architectural Digest

Most prevalent: tobacco mosaic disease, potato leaf roll, sugar beet curly top.

From Time Magazine Archive

Leaves of tobacco, a plug of tobacco for chewing, and a leaf roll of tobacco.

From Project Gutenberg

In its unknown depths, where neither ant nor centipede ever had ventured, it spread out the green leaf roll and covered the uneven floor with the most beautiful carpet.

From Project Gutenberg