tea yellows

noun

A tea plant disease caused by a deficiency in sulfur, leading to chlorosis of the leaves, stunted growth, and the eventual death of the bush if left unchecked.

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Meanings

nountea yellows pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlyA tea plant disease caused by a deficiency in sulfur, leading to chlorosis of the leaves, stunted growth, and the eventual death of the bush if left unchecked.
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tea yellows. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tea%20yellows

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