ferrugo (uncountable)
(plant disease) A disease of plants caused by fungus; rust.
Source: Wiktionary
Fer*ru"go, n. Etym: [L., iron rust, fr. ferrum iron.]
Definition: A disease of plants caused by fungi, commonly called the rust, from its resemblance to iron rust in color.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
8 May 2025
(noun) the act of protecting something by surrounding it with material that reduces or prevents the transmission of sound or heat or electricity
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
