phytophthora means any of many parasitic pseudofungi, of the genus Phytophthora, that cause brown rot in plants. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 84 out of 100.
Etymology
From the translingual Phytophthora (genus name), from Ancient Greek φῡτόν (phūtón, “plant”) + φθορᾱ́ (phthorā́, “destruction, ruin”).
noun
- Any of many parasitic pseudofungi, of the genus Phytophthora, that cause brown rot in plants.