leaf curl

noun

: any of numerous plant diseases caused by ascomycetous fungi (genus Taphrina of the family Taphrinaceae) or viruses (especially genus Begomovirus of the family Geminiviridae) and characterized by curling of leaves
especially : peach leaf curl

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Peach leaf curl, which affects both peaches and nectarines, is a devastating fungus disease. — Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 30 Jan. 2025 December • Peach leaf curl: Apply preventive spray once or more during late fall through bud break if leaf curl has been a problem on nectarine or peach. — The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025

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First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of leaf curl was in 1850

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“Leaf curl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leaf%20curl. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

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