Diebacks

/ˈdaɪbæks/ noun

Definition

Plural form of dieback; multiple instances of branches or shoots dying on plants.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'dieback' formed by adding the standard English plural suffix '-s'.

Kelly Says

When you see multiple plants suffering from diebacks in an area, it's often a clue that something environmental has changed—pollution, drought, or disease moving through a forest.

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