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Definition of canker noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

canker

noun

NAmE//ˈkæŋkər//

1= canker sore

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2[uncountable] a disease that destroys the wood of plants and trees

3[countable] (literary) an evil or dangerous influence that spreads and affects people's behavior

4[uncountable] a disease that causes sore areas in the ears of animals, especially dogs and cats

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